

Jen Mclachlan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 446 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO9.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
Jen's actions
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Community
Research Local Waste Sites
I will spend 90 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Food
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Food
Advocate For Better Food Packaging
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will switch to a plastic-free toothpaste — whether purchased or DIY'd.
Pets
Homemade Pet Treats
I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.
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
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.
Lifestyle
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Lifestyle
Proper Bioplastic Disposal
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family, and/or colleagues.
Pets
All Natural Pet Toys
I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
Pets
Sustainable Suds: Pet Edition
I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar or refillable shampoo option.
Personal Care
Donate Zero Waste Period Products
I will donate 2 zero waste period kits to young people with periods so that they can reduce their waste and the financial burden of menstruation while continuing their education.
Lifestyle
Clean Plate Club
When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
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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Jen Mclachlan 7/29/2022 5:28 AMThus week was a busy week that I did not have enough time to meal prep. I am disappointed but determined to finish strong. -
Jen Mclachlan 7/23/2022 10:09 AMToday was a great day. There was a three item product purchase and Get 10.00 at Target for laundry detergent. I noticed one company has was smaller bottled and all you need is one squirter so I am trying those out for reduced packaging. -
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?
Jen Mclachlan 7/08/2022 5:59 PMTook a few extra minutes not to rush through the grocery store to minimize plastic packaging with products I purchased.