Monica Irwin
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 361 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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UP TO7.0pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO31plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Monica's actions
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Food
Better Gum
I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Reduce Use of Kcup Pods
Use reusable insert to eliminate waste
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Community
Say No to Styrofoam
Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.
Personal Care
A Sustainable Flow
I will make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.
Food
Switch to Loose Leaf Tea
Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.
Food
Choose Reusable Food Storage
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
Food
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Food
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
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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Monica Irwin 7/17/2022 5:17 AMIt’s highly increased opportunities to reduce the use of plastics at work and home ~ Thank You