Melissa Rupani
7/30/2019 7:28 PM
I can avoid chemicals and things I don’t want my cats getting intheir system
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Melissa Rupani
"To limit my plastic use as much as possible "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 690 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO460minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO17zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO240pieces of litterpicked up
Melissa's actions
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
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!
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.
Food
Make Your Own
I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
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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Melissa Rupani 8/01/2019 3:23 AMGreat job everyone! It as a personally challenging PFJ for me this year but I’m so glad I stuck with it! Proud of all my ZNE team! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPets All Natural Pet ToysIn what ways is supplying your pet with all natural pet toys better for your pet, better for you, and better for the environment?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Melissa Rupani 7/30/2019 7:26 PMI feel like I’m leaving the place a little nicer for the next person. I love walking in nature and seeing it de cluttered of human junk makes me happy, if I can pay that feeling forward, I’ve done good -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?
Melissa Rupani 7/30/2019 7:23 PMIt makes me feel like I’m part of a team that loves their planet as much as I do, it’s a great feeling -
Melissa Rupani 7/30/2019 7:21 PMSmallest team in the top 5 and we’re #2?!?! How amazing! -
Melissa Rupani 7/27/2019 8:17 AMI bought my reusable safety razor and the toothpaste bites (Rachel posted about a bit ago) yesterday! Can’t wait! -
Melissa Rupani 7/24/2019 3:15 PMUsed a reusable mug at Dunkins today worked great and this mug kept it cold for most of the day A+ in my book! -
Melissa Rupani 7/23/2019 2:34 AMCamping plastic free proved harder than I thought! But I brought my utensils and straw so that helped but it’s incredible how much plastic is used when folks go camping😳 -
Melissa Rupani 7/14/2019 7:38 AMGoing strong! Making my own pickles today!! -
Melissa Rupani 7/10/2019 10:51 AMUsed my mason jar cup for the first time the other day( it has a straw in the cover) worked great so easy! But I did forget it this morning, next time though!