Lizzie Van Deusen

Columbus Zoo Community

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,010 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

30

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

84

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

116

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Lizzie's actions

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.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY 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?

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Visit A Waste Management Facility

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

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?

Lizzie Van Deusen 7/31/2019 1:53 PM
Final Day of the Plastic Free EcoChallenge!

It's hard to believe it's already the last day of July! All of you have done so well during this challenge, so I want to congratulate every single one of you for refusing single use plastics. Our actions are undoubtedly inspiring others to do the same.

If you haven't already, don't forget to log your actions for today and high five your fellow teammates. I also want to hear from all of you! What was challenging for you during July? How was this experience for you?

Keep up these habits you have created and I hope to see you back next year for another Plastic Free EcoChallenge :-) !!

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Lizzie Van Deusen 7/30/2019 11:23 AM
It's taken a little bit to get used to, but I can fully say I am loving my tubeless toothpaste! I look forward to trying different brands past the EcoChallenge to find my favorite. Only 1 day left!!

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Lizzie Van Deusen 7/26/2019 7:56 AM
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Lizzie Van Deusen 7/24/2019 8:20 AM
We are getting so close to hitting 16,000 participants, which is close to the record for the most number of participants in an EcoChallenge!! We need less than 1,000 people to beat that record. I challenge you to send your family, friends, coworkers an invitation to join the EcoChallenge, it's not too late!

There is still a week left in the Challenge, so there's still time to get engaged and make a difference for wildlife!

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Lizzie Van Deusen 7/24/2019 6:38 AM
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Lizzie Van Deusen 7/22/2019 12:10 PM
I went to Jeni's ice cream yesterday and I was so happy to see they swapped out plastic taste-test spoons with reusable stainless steel ones!

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Lizzie Van Deusen 7/17/2019 6:47 AM
Finally got some Etee Food Wrap!! Love it. 10/10 recommend.

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Lizzie Van Deusen 7/15/2019 11:01 AM
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Lizzie Van Deusen 7/11/2019 12:18 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care

What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
Lizzie Van Deusen 7/11/2019 8:59 AM
The economic benefits of bar soap/shampoo/conditioner are clear: less plastic= money saved. For businesses that switch to plastic free products, they save money on plastic containers, packaging and the shipment of the plastic products. Why don't more companies switch to plastic free options?

The personal benefits of switching to bar soap and shampoo outweigh the negatives. For one, even recycling your soaps still takes energy to haul them away, process them and ship them to the buyers and so on. By choosing a company that eliminates plastic from the start saves energy, which is a personal benefit to me and the earth. It also saves space for other recyclables to go in my recycling bin. I am sure there are more benefits to switching to bar soaps, but these are just a few.

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- Lizzie Van Deusen 7/11/2019 9:03 AM
  One company I am a big fan of is Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Company. All of their products are plastic free, even the packaging! The ingredients are certified organic, sustainably prodcued, cruelty free and ethically sourced.
  
  Check out their website: https://www.chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com/
  
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