Linda Sprenkle
"I want to live in my home and on a daily basis as if plastic had never been invented!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 155 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0plastic strawnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
Linda's actions
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Food
Visit the Butcher
I will purchase meats and cheeses from the deli counter or a butcher shop, and use my own containers to do so.
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.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Food
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 3 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsSingle use plastics have become normalized in our society to the point that most people don't see them as a problem. What would you say to a friend, colleague, or family member who may not understand why these disposables are an issue?
Linda Sprenkle 7/12/2019 2:38 PMI have been thinking about how my grandmother and mother handled left-overs before we had plastic containers. I remember some wonderful glass storage containers and pickling jars that they used. Luckily, I have been able to use some great jars and don’ have to use plastic storage bags anymore.