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Debbi Stone

The Florida Aquarium Team

"Doing what I can, one day at a time..."

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,282 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    32
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    5.0
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    56
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    101
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    48
    plastic straws
    not 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.

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Personal Care

Brush with Bamboo

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Green Beauty

When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.

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Lifestyle

Homemade Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

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Food

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Advocate for Office Reusables

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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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.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Fill a Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Advocate For Better Food Packaging

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Host a Watch Party

I will host a watch party with friends and/or colleagues to watch and discuss a movie about plastics.

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Clean Plate Club

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Ditch Dryer Sheets

I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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).

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip Plastic Bags

When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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 QUESTION
    Community Watch a Plastic themed documentary.
    What was your main take away from this film? Did anything surprise you?

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    Debbi Stone 7/31/2022 8:45 AM
    I wasn’t able to watch yet,,,but I’ll continue my efforts into August and beyond! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Brush with Bamboo
    What are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?

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    Debbi Stone 7/30/2022 4:09 AM
    I haven’t found bamboo tooth brushes yet, but I switched to bamboo makeup brushes. It’s one step in the right direction!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Sustainable Suds
    What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?

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    Debbi Stone 7/30/2022 4:08 AM
    Switching to refillable converts single-use to reusable…which can save hundreds of plastic bottles (or more) for the user! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Share My Actions
    Have you noticed a difference in how your community, friends, and family members use plastics since you've shared your own actions?

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    Debbi Stone 7/29/2022 4:15 AM
    I’m not sure if sharing my own actions has impacted others, but I know I learn a lot by hearing about what others do!

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    Debbi Stone 7/29/2022 4:08 AM
    Only a few days left…still time to make a change! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle Clean Plate Club
    How easy was this swap for you? Did you have any concerns before making it?

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    Debbi Stone 7/29/2022 4:07 AM
    Any concerns before making a change can be lessened by planning ahead!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Advocate For Better Food Packaging
    Single 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?

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    Debbi Stone 7/28/2022 4:11 AM
    It’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 QUESTION
    Lifestyle Travel Eating
    Was this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?

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    Debbi Stone 7/27/2022 6:33 AM
    It’s challenging to avoid single-use, so preplanning is essential! It can be done! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Give Some Green Gratitude
    In what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?

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    Debbi Stone 7/27/2022 6:31 AM
    Social media helps me see what other creative and inspiring actions I might try!

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      Debra Lee Norton Wear 7/30/2022 7:20 PM
      Social media provides a larger forum to spread the conservation plastic free message and gives us a place to share abs exchange ideas 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle Homemade Cleaners
    What did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?

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    Debbi Stone 7/26/2022 8:11 PM
    In some cases, your home-made cleaning products not only benefit the environment but can also be more effective!