
Megan Barreras
"To learn more and be better at living plastic free"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,053 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO42plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO48disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO41pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO36plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Megan's actions
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
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.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 9 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Food
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
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).
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
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.
Lifestyle
Ditch Dryer Sheets
I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.
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.
Food
Go Strawless
I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will switch to a plastic-free toothpaste — whether purchased or DIY'd.