Jill Werner
7/30/2022 10:30 AM
It is on everyone to start with themselves. The share even if only with one person.
July 1 - July 31, 2022
Jill Werner
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 821 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO26plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO35minutesspent learning
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UP TO49pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Jill'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!
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Pets
Sustainable Suds: Pet Edition
I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar or refillable shampoo option.
Pets
Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal
I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.
Community
Become a Recycling Pro
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 15 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIt is often true that we only have control over our own actions and not the collective community. How can you lead by example when it comes to switching disposables for reusable dishes in your community?
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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?
Jill Werner 7/30/2022 10:29 AMThere is way too much single use plastic at the grocery store. Everyone from the manufacturer to consumers needs to get involved with reducing the use of plastic. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
Jill Werner 7/23/2022 12:18 PMI have learned that there is a hazardous waste drop off right by my house that also accepts e waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPetsIn what ways does your pet make your life happier, more interesting, or more rewarding?