Frances Smith
"I vow to do what I can to reduce my carbon footprint by eliminating as much of my waste as possible, continually cleaning up our planet, raise awareness & educate everyday, practice the 5 R's, & live & encourage a vegan lifestyle"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 507 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO60pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO34plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO60plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO40zero-waste mealsconsumed
Frances's actions
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Food
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
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
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Personal Care
Dam the Flow
I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads
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.
Participant Feed
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Frances Smith 7/15/2019 11:06 AMChallenge is going great! 1/2 way through & already made tons of changes👍