Catherine Roberts
7/15/2019 3:56 PM
not much change as I already compost so not a lot of messy trash
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Catherine Roberts
Points Total
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- 896 Total
Participant Impact
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up to125disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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up to5minutesspent learning
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up to64plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to5hoursvolunteered
Catherine's Actions
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Personal Care
Fresh as a Daisy
I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.
Pets
All Natural Pet Toys
I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
Lifestyle
Naked Bins
I will either line my trash cans with repurposed newspaper or paper bags, or I will not line my trash cans at all.
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.
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Reflection QuestionLifestyle Naked BinsDoes changing the lining of your waste bin change the kind or amount of trash you produce?
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Reflection QuestionCommunity Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutralWhat did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?
Catherine Roberts 7/14/2019 2:44 PMI was pleases that I used less than the average American. I didn't do as well as Europeans though. Still spme work to do in the purchasing dept. -
Reflection QuestionLifestyle Homemade CleanersWhat did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?
Catherine Roberts 7/14/2019 2:27 PMWe used a vinegar solution to get tables just as clean pulling beer at harbor park. It was way cheaper and avoided single use wipes.
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Reflection QuestionFood Buy Unpackaged ProduceWhy do you think these produce products started amassing so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?
Catherine Roberts 7/05/2019 3:21 PMI think originally packaging appealed to people as a way to keep the products germ free and in some cases to make portioning easier. There are other ways to accomplish this without all of the extra plastic however. -
Reflection QuestionCommunity Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Catherine Roberts 7/04/2019 3:51 PMI spent the day volunteering at the Norfolk Animal Shelter: cleaned, walked dogs and helped the staff to be able to leave at 4:00 instead of 5:00 to start their 4th early. It is also very rewarding on days when I get to help with adoption counseling.
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Reflection QuestionLifestyle Natural FibersWhat are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?
Catherine Roberts 7/03/2019 8:25 PMNatural fiber use reduces some of the processing necessary for synthetics. They also break down more quickly than synthetics when finally discarded as rags. -
Reflection QuestionFamily Swap the SnacksHow does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?
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Catherine Roberts 7/02/2019 5:18 PMToday I used newspaper funnies to wrap a baby shower gift instead of giftwrap. Hope the recipient sees the charm. -
Reflection QuestionLifestyle Travel EatingWas this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
Catherine Roberts 7/02/2019 5:16 PMRemembering to take containers into the establishment is the hardest part-
Catherine Roberts 7/03/2019 7:35 AMDustie I need your neighbor -
Dustie Bourgeois 7/03/2019 7:14 AMAgreed. My neighbor always remembers.. and brings extras, for those of us who forget!
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Reflection QuestionFood Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible CupGreat job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? What's next on your list to reduce your waste?
Catherine Roberts 7/02/2019 10:59 AMFeels good not to contribute to the problem...on to reusable utensils and dishes