Brianne Phillips
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 620 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO95minutesspent learning
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UP TO190pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO36plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Brianne's actions
Community
Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral
I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Personal Care
See the Green
I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 10 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Food
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Lifestyle
Travel Smart
If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.
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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Brianne Phillips 7/28/2019 10:10 AMit's great to see everyone reducing their use of plastic, but also consider products that are made from recycled plastic. Here's a list of companies taking on that challenge
https://www.shiniusa.com/2019/06/03/15-companies-recycled-plastics/-
Brianne Phillips 7/28/2019 10:14 AMI also like https://waterlust.com
They make products from recycled plastic and support marine conservation efforts
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Brianne Phillips 7/22/2019 4:46 PMA recent story on the environmental impacts of plastic that I found interesting
https://www.npr.org/2019/07/09/735848489/plastic-has-a-big-carbon-footprint-but-that-isnt-the-whole-story-
Erica Farrell 7/25/2019 9:27 AMInteresting thanks for sharing
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Brianne Phillips 7/17/2019 4:08 PMHey team ZNE! My unnecessary plastic use are those bags at the grocery store that I use for fruits and vegetables. Anyone have a reusable option they like?-
Andrea Lewicki 7/19/2019 11:01 AMErica, let's talk prizes soon, so we know how many extras we have to share. Brianne, we get worms all year round, so if you ever need more, you know where to find them! -
Brianne Phillips 7/19/2019 10:30 AMcolorful worm bags?! Yes please! -
Erica Farrell 7/17/2019 6:53 PMI have a bunch of these that I’ve washed and prepped for THIS EVENT!!! They will be given away as prizes and I will dole out the leftover after!!! They are great, free and some are fun colors!!! -
sarah woodruff 7/17/2019 6:14 PMIf it doesn't weird you out... We get super and meal worms delivered in nifty mesh bags. I washed some and use them. Cost me nothing. And not producing extra consumer goods. I'm sure Erica would give you some of our stockpile.
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