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Callie Greenough

Plastic Free NOLA

"I am an environmentalist and have a degree in environmental biology. Raising awareness to reducing our carbon footprint is crucial to restoring our environment! "

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participant impact

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    7.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
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    3.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
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    3.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
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    3.0
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
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    3.0
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill

Callie's actions

Food

Skip Plastic Bags

When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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).

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DAILY ACTION

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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DAILY ACTION

Food

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

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DAILY ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 10 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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Personal Care

Eco Deodorant

I will switch to a plastic-free deodorant — whether purchased or DIY'd.

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Personal Care

That Was a Close Shave

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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Lifestyle

Ditch Dryer Sheets

I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 10 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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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.

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DAILY ACTION

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.

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Food

Fill a Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed


  • Callie Greenough's avatar
    Callie Greenough 7/01/2022 10:30 AM
    I 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