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Molly Mcchale

Sea Turtle Inc.

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 301 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    11
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    spent learning

Molly's actions

Pets

Invest in a Pooper-Scooper

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Skip Plastic Bags

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Cook a Plastic Free Meal

I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Better Gum

I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Lifestyle

Ditch Dryer Sheets

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Homemade Pet Food

I will prepare my own pet food to avoid plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Use Reusables at Work

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Lifestyle

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Switch to Loose Leaf Tea

Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Lifestyle

Clean Plate Club

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Discover Together

I will spend 10 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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).

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

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    Molly Mcchale 7/31/2022 6:14 PM
    Use anything that should have been a single use! I constantly hold onto jars, cups, bottles and repurpose them for storing foods all the time and if I can’t then they turn into change jars and plant holders.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Take time to reflect or meditate over your plastic-free cup of tea. Share your thoughts and reflections with us here!

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    Molly Mcchale 7/31/2022 6:13 PM
    It was a great cup! My sister and I love sharing different teas and making our own loose leaf ones all the time so I’m getting more heavily involved in this.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle
    Often, single-use and disposable products don't just create more trash - they also contain toxins that are bad for humans. What are some other single-use items that are harmful to humans?

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    Molly Mcchale 7/31/2022 6:12 PM
    Styrofoam is another big one 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Family
    What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

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    Molly Mcchale 7/31/2022 6:11 PM
    Too many to count unfortunately and list! But I’m very nervous about the carelessness for our environment with our pollution levels, feelings that the next person who walks along will do it for us and how drastic our temperatures here in CT were this year!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

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    Molly Mcchale 7/31/2022 6:10 PM
    I know exactly where everything is coming from and I’ll have easy access to it for cooking, as well as gifting to others!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle
    How easy was this swap for you? Did you have any concerns before making it?

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    Molly Mcchale 7/31/2022 6:09 PM
    This definitely was! I didn’t think I would and I’m glad it was easy peasy :)

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    Molly Mcchale 7/31/2022 6:02 PM
    Never actually signed up until the very end but hoping that I’m helping with getting you guys extra points! I have been practicing this with my kids and animals for the past month or so though- apologies for not getting here sooner! Your team is amazing and you all should be so proud !
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Pets
    How are caring for your pet and caring for the environment connected for you?

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    Molly Mcchale 7/31/2022 6:01 PM
    I want everywhere where I go to be the best for me and my pet- cleaning up the environment and not having as much trash going into landfills or excretions seeping into our lands is very important! It’ll keep my dogs and I healthy and happy 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle
    Was this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?

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    Molly Mcchale 7/31/2022 6:00 PM
    It made me much more conscience about what I should bring and am bringing with me everywhere but wasn’t difficult! Just took me a few extra steps 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle
    As you have reduced your spending, what have you noticed about your 'health and safety' purchasing habits? How might this change your longer term purchasing decisions?

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    Molly Mcchale 7/31/2022 5:59 PM
    I’ve definitely more attune to my health. I’m not introducing as many chemicals or toxins to myself and home!