
Tamara King
"I’m going to be a recycling warrior!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 91 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Tamara's actions
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.
Food
Go Strawless
I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
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.
Food
Better Gum
I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.
Community
Say No to Styrofoam
Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.
Food
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 1 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 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Family
Glass Bottle Baby
I will replace 1 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
Lifestyle
Clean Plate Club
When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.
Participant Feed
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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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Tamara King 7/01/2022 10:03 AMHi everyone! I’m Tamara, a penguin biologist that’s excited to join!