Debbi Stone
"Doing what I can, one day at a time..."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,282 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO2.0conversationswith people
-
UP TO32disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
-
UP TO56plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO101plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO48plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Debbi's actions
Personal Care
Sustainable Suds
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with a sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable option.
Personal Care
Brush with Bamboo
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Community
Give Some Green Gratitude
I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Personal Care
Green Beauty
When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Food
Go Strawless
I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Food
Advocate for Office Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
Food
Fill a Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Advocate For Better Food Packaging
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Community
Host a Watch Party
I will host a watch party with friends and/or colleagues to watch and discuss a movie about plastics.
Community
Estimate My Plastic Consumption
I will visit the rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
Community
Watch a Plastic themed documentary.
Watch film "Smog of the Sea" to learn more about the impact of plastic in our oceans. Be inspired by the unique crew and see that anyone can make a difference.
Lifestyle
Clean Plate Club
When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.
Lifestyle
Ditch Dryer Sheets
I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.
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
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
Personal Care
Say No to "Flushable Wipes"
Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.
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.
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?
-
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Watch a Plastic themed documentary.What was your main take away from this film? Did anything surprise you?
Debbi Stone 7/31/2022 8:45 AMI wasn’t able to watch yet,,,but I’ll continue my efforts into August and beyond! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Brush with BambooWhat are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?
Debbi Stone 7/30/2022 4:09 AMI haven’t found bamboo tooth brushes yet, but I switched to bamboo makeup brushes. It’s one step in the right direction! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Sustainable SudsWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
Debbi Stone 7/30/2022 4:08 AMSwitching to refillable converts single-use to reusable…which can save hundreds of plastic bottles (or more) for the user! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Share My ActionsHave you noticed a difference in how your community, friends, and family members use plastics since you've shared your own actions?
Debbi Stone 7/29/2022 4:15 AMI’m not sure if sharing my own actions has impacted others, but I know I learn a lot by hearing about what others do! -
Debbi Stone 7/29/2022 4:08 AMOnly a few days left…still time to make a change! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Clean Plate ClubHow easy was this swap for you? Did you have any concerns before making it?
Debbi Stone 7/29/2022 4:07 AMAny concerns before making a change can be lessened by planning ahead! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Advocate For Better Food PackagingSingle 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?
Debbi Stone 7/28/2022 4:11 AMIt’s important to stay positive and to avoid shaming or lecturing others who simply may not know why single-use items can be harmful. Sharing some thoughts in a positive way can make a difference! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Travel EatingWas this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
Debbi Stone 7/27/2022 6:33 AMIt’s challenging to avoid single-use, so preplanning is essential! It can be done! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Give Some Green GratitudeIn what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?
Debbi Stone 7/27/2022 6:31 AMSocial media helps me see what other creative and inspiring actions I might try!-
Debra Lee Norton Wear 7/30/2022 7:20 PMSocial media provides a larger forum to spread the conservation plastic free message and gives us a place to share abs exchange ideas
-
-
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Homemade CleanersWhat did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?
Debbi Stone 7/26/2022 8:11 PMIn some cases, your home-made cleaning products not only benefit the environment but can also be more effective!-
Debra Lee Norton Wear 7/30/2022 7:29 PMMaking it can be cheaper. Definitely more eco friendly
-