Ripsime Nikogosyan
7/26/2022 3:39 PM
We exercise creativity by instead of buying new arts and craft items we reuse household items, like milk cartons, cans, toilet and paper towel rolls, Kleenex boxes.
July 1 - July 31, 2022
Ripsime Nikogosyan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 556 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO3.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
Ripsime 's actions
Lifestyle
KEEP IT UPCYCLE
Post to our Team APE feed about an item that you "upcycled" or "creatively reused" and thereby avoided consuming plastic associated with buying a new item and having that item sent to you/your area!
Lifestyle
Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 1 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Personal Care
Eco Deodorant
I will switch to a plastic-free deodorant — whether purchased or DIY'd.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Personal Care
Sustainable Suds
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with a sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable option.
Lifestyle
Complete a Waste Audit
I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.
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 10 friends, family, and/or colleagues.
Family
Get Rid of Glitter
I will teach my little ones about microplastics while we do a craft project together using glitter alternatives.
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 QUESTIONFamilyHow can you and your little one exercise your creativity without creating more plastic waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWhat did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?
Ripsime Nikogosyan 7/25/2022 9:01 AMThe difference of making your own cleaning supplies is you know what goes in it and you stay away from harsh chemicals. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Ripsime Nikogosyan 7/25/2022 9:00 AMI buy only what I need. I also donate all the household clothing, shoes and accessories. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Ripsime Nikogosyan 7/25/2022 8:58 AMTrash is piling up everywhere on the planet. It's going to have a bad effect for our future generation. If each of us do our part of rethinking our everyday actions will have a positive effect and save our planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWhat are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?
Ripsime Nikogosyan 7/13/2022 8:39 AMWhile there are benefits to both categories, natural fibers are better for the environment and are made from renewable, biodegradable materials. Natural fibers have a reduced environmental impact as they do not utilize as many chemicals in their production as synthetic fibers