I will donate my clean empty Aluminum cans to a local group to use for cash.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Pets
Thrifty Pets
I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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!
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 45 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Pets
Pet Waste
I will spend 35 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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DAILY ACTIONS
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
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Lifestyle
Complete a Waste Audit
I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Pets
DIY Cat Litter
I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, and dirt with baking soda.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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?
I wanted to thank all those in the Blackbaud Community that choose to join me on this Challenge. Going Plastic free is not easy and convenience often wins out over the effect on the ecosystem. I hope you have created some better habits to help keep single use plastic out of our landfills and oceans. Best Maria
