

Cory Blackledge
"Plastic Free July!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,074 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO111plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO43disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO130plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO59pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO89plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Cory's actions
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
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
Eco Deodorant
I will switch to a plastic-free deodorant — whether purchased or DIY'd.
Personal Care
Brush with Bamboo
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Food
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
Food
Advocate for Plastic-Free Dining
I will talk to the owner or manager of a restaurant I frequent to request that they reduce their use of single-use and disposable plastics.
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
Fill a Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Personal Care
Sustainable Suds
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with a sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable option.
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.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will switch to a plastic-free toothpaste — whether purchased or DIY'd.
Personal Care
Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.
Personal Care
A Sustainable Flow
I will make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 5 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Food
Go Strawless
I will keep 4 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWith the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow can you be an advocate for using reusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable food packaging or eating utensils, and how can you convince them of the need for change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDo an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?
Cory Blackledge 7/28/2022 11:54 AMMore challenging that I thought it would be -- but definitely going to attempt to be more conscious in the future! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Cory Blackledge 7/28/2022 11:53 AMI love that the plastic bag ban is back in effect in Cuyahoga County! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodUsing the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed by this bottling process?
Cory Blackledge 7/28/2022 11:53 AMIt's so easy to just use a refillable water bottle each and every day! -
Cory Blackledge 7/25/2022 8:09 AMI'm up to 100 plastic bottles saved from the landfill! It's cool to see how big of an impact just one person can make.