maddy tamburo
"Educate others for a greener earth!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 134 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO8.0pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
maddy's actions
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 10 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 8 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
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
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Personal Care
Dam the Flow
I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads
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.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Dam the FlowDisposable tampons and menstrual pads are often quite expensive. What are the economic and personal benefits of this switch for you?