Kelle Thompson
7/23/2019 6:51 PM
I’ve got 2 dogs and a cat. The are hilarious but they shed like they are trying to make out hardwood floors into carpet. The rubber glove trick really helps clean the couch!
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Kelle Thompson
"Saving the turtles one straw at a time!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,225 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO32conversationswith people
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UP TO54disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15hoursvolunteered
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UP TO270pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO27zero-waste mealsconsumed
Kelle's actions
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 15 hour(s) in my community.
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Pets
Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal
I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Family
Thoughtful Toys
I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Personal Care
Back in the Bowl
I will purchase refillable beauty products.
Pets
DIY Cat Litter
I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, and dirt with baking soda.
Food
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
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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Kelle Thompson 7/31/2019 8:21 AMIt feels so great looking back at all we’ve accomplished! Congratulations Lucky’s Team Members! -
Kelle Thompson 7/30/2019 6:11 PMWhile my husband is out of town, it seems to be a little easier to prepare a meal with no waste. -
Kelle Thompson 7/29/2019 8:32 AMHaving some enlightening conversation with co workers about investing in a reuse-able water bottle instead of continually buying water bottles! -
Kelle Thompson 7/27/2019 6:51 PMAs I get farther along in my pregnancy, it get more and more difficult to pick up litter, but I still keep doing it! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPets Rubber Glove Pet Hair RemovalWe know you want to - tell us about why your pet is so awesome!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPets DIY Cat LitterOther species can teach us important lessons about ourselves and life in general. What has your cat taught you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Brusha Brusha BrushaWhat are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?
Kelle Thompson 7/23/2019 6:47 PMIt takes a crazy long time for plastic toothbrushes to decompose in a landfill, using a bamboo toothbrush helps eliminate that waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste MealDo an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?
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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?
Kelle Thompson 7/23/2019 6:43 PMI would explain to them the harms to the environment that plastic container have, and show them how easy to use wide mouth mason jars are to use and clean. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible CupGreat job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? What's next on your list to reduce your waste?
Kelle Thompson 7/23/2019 6:40 PMI use my hydroflask every single day, at work and at home. I’ve even included my husband, I bought him one and he uses it daily.