

Gina Dullanty
"To be more sustainable in life whilst influencing those around me and making it fun!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,708 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO291plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.0conversationswith people
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UP TO330minutesspent learning
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UP TO149disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15donationsmade
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UP TO174plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO202pieces of litterpicked up
Gina's actions
Food
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
Lifestyle
Use a Reusable Cup at Starbucks
Use a reusable cup for your Starbucks beverage.
Food
Fill a Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Personal Care
A Sustainable Flow
I will make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.
Personal Care
Donate Zero Waste Period Products
I will donate 30 zero waste period kits to young people with periods so that they can reduce their waste and the financial burden of menstruation while continuing their education.
Lifestyle
Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 60 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Family
Get Rid of Glitter
I will teach my little ones about microplastics while we do a craft project together using glitter alternatives.
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.
Lifestyle
Clean Plate Club
When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.
Family
Glass Bottle Baby
I will replace 4 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
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
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
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.
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
Advocate For Better Food Packaging
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Family
Thoughtful Toys
I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
Family
Learn about Environmental Justice
Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 60 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 6 piece(s) of litter each day.
Community
Host a Watch Party
I will host a watch party with friends and/or colleagues to watch and discuss a movie about plastics.
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.
Personal Care
Sustainable Suds
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with a sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable option.
Personal Care
Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will switch to a plastic-free toothpaste — whether purchased or DIY'd.
Community
Learn about Plastic Production
Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.
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
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
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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Gina Dullanty 7/31/2022 8:09 PMWhat was your favorite part of Plastic Free July?! What did you learn and what was the biggest takeaway?! SHARE!!-
Angie Cuellar 7/31/2022 10:28 PMHonestly this has been super easy. I love being able to challenge people at work, including you Gina and this has encouraged me to bring my own stuff- cups, water bottles and food storage. -
Kaie Dullanty 7/31/2022 10:23 PMI liked going to the dump and seeing what just our tiny town produces… it’s sad. So I’m excited to get more people using less plastics and use more reusables. -
Kole Dullanty 7/31/2022 10:21 PMWe definitely used our water bottles more, filling them up when went out and always having them with us! I also liked the clean up. It was hot but easy and fun to do it in our own community. -
Kelly Dullanty 7/31/2022 8:13 PMLoved doing this with you, with the family! Thanks for bringing us along! Neat watching the kids get so into it.
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Gina Dullanty 7/31/2022 8:02 PMThis EcoChallenge has been awesome. My family has been more involved than ever and the pride and excitement we’ve all had with each action and activity! So proud to have been a part of this July! -
Gina Dullanty 7/30/2022 9:34 PMCan’t believe there only one more day of the EcoChallenge! It’s been fun! Keep the momentum going! 💚 -
Gina Dullanty 7/30/2022 9:32 PM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat did you learn about how plastic production impacts humans, animals, communities, and the environment? Which of these impacts specifically affects your community?
Gina Dullanty 7/30/2022 9:31 PMPlastic impacts humans, animals, communities in SO many ways it’s insane. The toxins from materials, the waste that accumulates- the list goes on. I’d say the impact that specifically effects our community is the waste. So much so we did a clean up in our neighborhood cause everyone litters! It’s so bad. -
Gina Dullanty 7/30/2022 3:12 AMToday at my store we ran out of straws- delivery issues (ya know, the norm nowadays) Anyways we made the most out of it and took the time to educate customers on the benefits of reusables and reusable straws.
Here’s a picture of my partner Breanna who sold this many before her first break! She was so proud and sold those straws with the most positive attitude and biggest smile! A win for us and a win for sustainability!-
Angie Cuellar 7/30/2022 3:24 AMBre really surprised me today! That was awesome and I’m so proud of the movement we are making in the store! 🙌🏻
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareHow can having access to zero waste period products help people who menstruate overcome barriers to education or other opportunities?
Gina Dullanty 7/30/2022 2:59 AMWhen worrying about menstruation and all the fun things that go along with it you distract or don’t have the space to worry about other things such as education. With that burden being taken away and them given the supplies they need they can focus on what’s important.
We were able to put together kits for the womens and children shelter and it was awesome to see how appreciative they were.
Great idea and great donation/supply idea for our store! -
Gina Dullanty 7/30/2022 2:52 AMDid you know EcoChallenge has an Instagram?! Follow them for fun tips, ‘Take Action Tuesdays,’ bingo, ‘Wednesday Wisdom’ and challenge highlights! So much good stuff! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareDisposable tampons and menstrual pads are often quite expensive. What are the economic and personal benefits of this switch for you?
Gina Dullanty 7/27/2022 9:27 PMAlthough expensive you don’t have the monthly costs. You can make the initial purchase and be spared the extra expense. Personally you know you’re doing a huge service in the fight against plastic and one time use items!
It’s a big adjustments so just taking the step is the first move. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodSingle 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?
Gina Dullanty 7/25/2022 10:10 PMI would share the why and how easy it is to make the switch. Why it is important to me and how it can impact our lives and our future. Just by sharing I think you can help others understand the cons of single use plastics.