Jade Salamone
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Jade's actions
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?
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Family
Thoughtful Toys
I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
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
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Personal Care
See the Green
I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.
Personal Care
Fresh as a Daisy
I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.
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.
Participant Feed
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Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
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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?
Jade Salamone 7/09/2019 6:55 PMI had the illusion that I used less plastic than most people, but boy was I wrong. While I wasn't high in the US, my plastic use was miles above India. This just reinvigorated my desire to reduce plastic where I can. -
Jade Salamone 6/30/2019 5:36 PMMy EcoChallenge survival kit is almost complete! Just need to replace my disposable razor. Do you have everything you need to start the challenge tomorrow? -
Jade Salamone 6/28/2019 5:13 AMDid you know that when you reach 150 points, you earn a coupon for plastic free products from A Drop in the Ocean? This is a wonderful shop run by an amazing human. Check out the store https://adropintheoceanshop.com/?utm_source=EcoChallengeOrg+Marketing&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=website and start racking up your points!-
Haley Wilson 7/02/2019 11:01 AMExcellent!! Thanks for sharing!
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