Marlene Raigoza
"a greener future for my cat (:"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,646 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO5.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO38pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO61plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO58public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Marlene's actions
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Community
Write Letters, Emails or Sign Petitions
I will write or sign 1 letters, emails or petitions per day to advocate for plastic-free or planet-friendly policies.
Community
Pick Up the Phone
I will make 1 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
Personal Care
Donate Zero Waste Period Products
I will donate 1 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.
Personal Care
See the Green
I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.
Personal Care
Green Beauty
When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.
Family
Glass Bottle Baby
I will replace 1 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
Family
Learn about Environmental Justice
Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 20 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.
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.
Personal Care
A Sustainable Flow
I will make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.
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.
Family
Use Reusable Baby Wipes
I will make better choices for the environment and my baby's bum by using reusable baby wipes most or all of the time.
Family
Thoughtful Toys
I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
Family
Use Cloth Diapers
I will replace single use diapers with reusable cloth diapers.
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 25 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Pets
DIY Cat Litter
I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, or dirt with baking soda.
Pets
Homemade Pet Food
I will prepare my own pet food to avoid plastic packaging.
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.
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Lifestyle
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.
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
Dig into Bioplastics
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 1 friends, family, and/or colleagues.
Food
Advocate for Plastic-Free Dining
I will talk to the owner or manager of a restaurant I frequent to request that they reduce their use of single-use and disposable plastics.
Food
Advocate For Better Food Packaging
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Participant Feed
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Marlene Raigoza 7/22/2022 10:55 AMHappy Friday remember....
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Marlene Raigoza 7/21/2022 7:47 AManother day, another plastic free quote.
“Not only are plastics polluting our oceans and waterways and killing marine life – it’s in all of us and we can’t escape consuming plastics.” – Marco Lambertini, Director General of WWF International. -
Marlene Raigoza 7/20/2022 9:02 AMwow! can't believe it is day 20 of being plastic free !! :D -
Marlene Raigoza 7/19/2022 7:35 AM -
Marlene Raigoza 7/18/2022 8:08 AM“If we pollute the air, water, and soil that keep us alive and well, and destroy the biodiversity that allows natural systems to function, no amount of money will save us.”– Dr. David Suzuki
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Marlene Raigoza 7/15/2022 9:33 AMGreat job ECOS team! I enjoy reading all the ways we are reducing plastic!! (: