Lisa McColgan
7/26/2022 6:34 AM
My favorite grocery store has loose produce, which is good. But some is still in vacuum wrap, like broccoli. I guess that keeps it safer. I'll ask next time I go.
July 1 - July 31, 2022
Lisa McColgan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 405 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Lisa's actions
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Community
Give Some Green Gratitude
I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.
Personal Care
Green Beauty
When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.
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.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
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.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Community
Watch a Plastic themed documentary.
Watch film "Smog of the Sea" to learn more about the impact of plastic in our oceans. Be inspired by the unique crew and see that anyone can make a difference.
Community
Host a Watch Party
I will host a watch party with friends and/or colleagues to watch and discuss a movie about plastics.
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.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWith the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?
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Lisa McColgan 7/11/2022 5:18 AMTraveling to our vacation home, I pack breakfast and lunch in reusable containers. We bring our own drinks and only stop at rest areas and for gas. -
Lisa McColgan 7/03/2022 5:20 AMStopped wearing soft contacts and switched to glasses. Also am using washable storage containers almost exclusively. Not sure what to use for freezer storage yet, any suggestions? -
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?