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Gabriela Rivarde

Plastic Free New Orleans

"Moving towards a plastic free world, one small plastic item at a time!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 251 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    20
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    12
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    6.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    20
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill

Gabriela's actions

Pets

Try a Pet Shampoo Bar

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Travel Toiletries

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Homemade Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Shop the Bulk Bins

I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 5 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Gabriela Rivarde 7/06/2019 9:21 AM
    Hi all, 
    David Kroll had shared this petition before but I wanted to go ahead and share it again. I think it is a great and much needed change for Mardi Gras.  https://www.change.org/p/new-orleans-mayor-office-create-less-mardi-gras-waste-recycle-and-ban-toxic-beads?signed=true
    My son and I love Mardi Gras but lately I feel terrible at the amount of waste that we generate.  My son just stopped wanting to participate in any carnival festivities because two years ago, we found a poor bird tangled in plastic beads. We took the birdie to the vet but unfortunately, he had also ingested some of the beads and had to be put down.  We can celebrate without hurting wildlife.

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    Gabriela Rivarde 7/04/2019 12:33 PM
    Happy fourth everyone!  Cheers to all of you using compostable dinnerware :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Pets Try a Pet Shampoo Bar
    In what ways does your pet make your life happier, more interesting, or more rewarding?

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    Gabriela Rivarde 7/04/2019 12:03 PM
    I just read an article about bathing dogs with a neutral pH dog soap and found out that the all natural goats milk soap that I use has a pH of 7.  The soap bar that I use for myself has lavender essential oil and smells delicious.  I'll be giving Felix a bath with it.  I'll let you all know ow it went.  I'm excited to ditch the dog shampoo plastic bottles!


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    Gabriela Rivarde 7/03/2019 2:06 PM
    Started a little late but starting strong. I'm happy with my first day!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Shop the Bulk Bins
    How has buying bulk impacted the quality of the food you receive? Why do you think Western society relies more on prepackaged foods rather than buying in bulk?

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    Gabriela Rivarde 7/03/2019 2:05 PM
    Shopping in bulk definitely saves money!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant a Garden
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

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    Gabriela Rivarde 7/03/2019 2:05 PM
    I started a basil garden from basil seeds.  I'm excited to be able to use this on my dishes. Saving money and the planet!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Start Composting
    Do an inventory of how much food waste you would save from going to the landfill if you start composting all of the time. What are the added benefits of having compost that is readily accessible?

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    Gabriela Rivarde 7/03/2019 2:04 PM
    Composting reduces my waste and I use my compost to help my garden be more healthy.  It adds nutrients to the soil.