Debb Oebker
7/26/2019 12:32 PM
Since we replace our brushes often the obvious answer is that it’s better to use natural and not plastic
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Debb Oebker
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,275 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO84plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO52pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO48plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO22pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Debb's actions
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
Personal Care
Back in the Bowl
I will purchase refillable beauty products.
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Debb Oebker 7/30/2019 10:31 AMWhaaaat?!? Tomorrow is the last day?! Where did July go? Everybody check in! -
Debb Oebker 7/27/2019 3:03 PMHappy Saturday y’all ! Wherever you are soon around and check for a couple of pieces of trash you can grab!!Have a great day! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Brusha Brusha BrushaWhat are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Back in the BowlWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
Debb Oebker 7/26/2019 12:31 PMI think people know but they don’t think they can make a difference. Just looking at our numbers it’s easy to see that we all make a difference -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Lather UpWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Pearly WhitesCurrently most of the packaging for toothpaste is plastic. How can you advocate for more alternatives through your purchasing power and influence in community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Takeout ProHow could you mitigate issues that may arise if the restaurant does not want to let you use your own containers at first?
Debb Oebker 7/26/2019 12:28 PMI haven’t even run in to a problem with them not wanting me to use my own . They think it’s smary -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable UtensilsHow can you be an advocate for using resusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable cutlery, and how can you convince them of the need for change?
Debb Oebker 7/26/2019 12:27 PMI use to be one who bought the plastic utensils for the office so first of all I quit doing that. People started bringing their own reusable ones -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusables at WorkIt is often true that we only have control over our own actions and not the collective community. How can you lead by example when it comes to switching disposables for reusable dishes in your community?
Debb Oebker 7/26/2019 12:25 PMWhen people ask why I keep empty containers in my desk I love explaining how it cuts down on my waste -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Skip the StrawHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Debb Oebker 7/25/2019 10:20 AMI have a reusable Boba straw that my daughter bought for me. When people see it they love it. (It works great for Chick fil A peach shakes too!)