
Callie Greenough
"I am an environmentalist and have a degree in environmental biology. Raising awareness to reducing our carbon footprint is crucial to restoring our environment! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 100 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO7.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Callie's actions
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).
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.
Community
Tour A Waste Management Facility
I will spend at least 60 minute(s) touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant a herb or vegetable garden using as little plastic as possible and to save from the plastic used buying herbs and veggies.
Food
Go Strawless
I will keep 6 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 10 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Personal Care
Eco Deodorant
I will switch to a plastic-free deodorant — whether purchased or DIY'd.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.
Lifestyle
Ditch Dryer Sheets
I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.
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.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 10 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Family
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes
I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
Food
Fill a Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Participant Feed
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Callie Greenough 7/01/2022 10:30 AMI already try to go plastic free. I will drink tap instead of bottled water and carry my own cup. I will also carry my lunch in reusable containers. I already recycle. This will help educate myself how much plastic I waste on a daily basis