Mary Saraceni
"Reducing my use of plastics will positively impact my lifestyle and help the environment."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 893 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO198plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO96plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO386plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO24pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Mary's actions
Pets
Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal
I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.
Family
Glass Bottle Baby
I will replace 6 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 30 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Pets
Thrifty Pets
I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.
Family
Provide the Alternatives
I will provide daily plastic free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cuttlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.
Family
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes
I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 6 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Participant Feed
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Mary Saraceni 7/31/2019 6:39 AMLots of compliments on my new 'lunch bag' from coworkers!] -
Mary Saraceni 7/31/2019 6:34 AMMy husband asked if I had paper straws in my purse today, instead of mindlessly getting a plastic one! -
Mary Saraceni 7/29/2019 12:51 PMInvested in a new lunch box for the new school year. It is large enough for me to use reusable containers instead of ziplock bags. -
Mary Saraceni 7/28/2019 1:48 AMWondering about plastic recycling and why more water bottles are not recycled? -
Mary Saraceni 7/28/2019 1:45 AM110 degrees is keeping me indoors this weekend! -
Mary Saraceni 7/26/2019 6:59 AM -
Mary Saraceni 7/25/2019 11:46 PMI saw this Nat Geo photo and it breaks my heart!-
Rebecca Rix 7/26/2019 12:21 AMThat is very motivating and heartbreaking
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Mary Saraceni 7/24/2019 7:49 PMThis summer heat is wiping me out! -
Mary Saraceni 7/24/2019 7:47 PMI was too tired after work...in bed by 6:30😮 -
Mary Saraceni 7/24/2019 7:45 PMI have been busy co-teaching 400 new teachers. I hope to have enough energy to check in each day.