Emily Garrett
7/20/2022 6:31 AM
Just got my new razor last night! out with the old and in with the new!
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Crystal Tyree 7/28/2022 9:42 AM
July 1 - July 31, 2022
Emily Garrett
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
Emily's actions
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.
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.
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
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.
Participant Feed
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Emily Garrett 7/28/2022 5:09 AMSo sad to see July come to a close. This was a good journey towards being ecofriendly!-
Emily Katzin 7/28/2022 11:51 AMThanks for joining the challenge, Emily! We plan on participating in future Ecochallenges. There is typically another one in October that we have participated in the last couple of years called the People's Ecochallenge, and it is focused on individual and community wellbeing in addition to environmental health. We hope you'll consider joining our team again!
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Emily Garrett 7/22/2022 7:25 AMIt's going great! I've been sticking to me goals pretty well! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareWhat have you noticed about the economic and social impact of switching to steel razors? Was there ever really a need for disposable razors, or do you think it was just a way to sell more things?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareDisposable tampons and menstrual pads are often quite expensive. What are the economic and personal benefits of this switch for you?
Emily Garrett 7/20/2022 6:31 AMI switched to organic tampons that are made my a sustainable and ethically sourced based company-
Crystal Tyree 7/28/2022 9:43 AMI switched to organic too! Kind of TMI: but I got to the point that I was unable to use the "everyday kind" due to side effects. I switched to the organic Pads/liners as well
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareEven though they are marketed as "flushable," disposable wipes do not disintegrate in water or the sewer system, and actually release microplastics into our waterways. How does it feel to learn this information? What do you want to do about it?
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Emily Garrett 7/18/2022 7:35 AMEverything is going pretty well! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat did you learn about how plastic production impacts humans, animals, communities, and the environment? Which of these impacts specifically affects your community?
Emily Garrett 7/13/2022 11:18 AMPlastic affects all aspects of the environment. I think it hurts out community the most in the local ecosystems. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?
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Emily Garrett 7/10/2022 10:12 AMMy plastic free ecochallenge is going very well! I have made sure that any plastic I have had to use has been properly cleaned and placed in recycling. I have done well with just using reusable containers to bring my lunch to work.