Nicole VanderLaan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 877 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO6.0conversationswith people
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO35plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO45public officials or leaderscontacted
Nicole's actions
Community
Write Letters, Emails or Sign Petitions
I will write or sign 3 letters, emails or petitions per day to advocate for plastic-free or planet-friendly policies.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
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.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
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.
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
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.
Personal Care
Green Beauty
When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
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.
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