PJ Isaacson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 105 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.8poundspackaging waste avoided
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UP TO4.7poundswaste avoided
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UP TO11pounds of CO2have been saved
PJ's actions
Belongings
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Belongings
Have a Zero-Waste Day
I will refuse all items that come in packaging for the entire day.
Belongings
Shop Locally
I'll check locally for 5 items I need before shopping online to avoid shipping waste.
Food
Eat Food Before it Spoils
My household of 3 will prioritize eating foods that may spoil soon.
At Home
Make Green Cleaners
I will make 2 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them.
At Home
Switch to Reusable Napkins and Towels
My household of 3 will use reusable napkins and towels instead of disposable options.
At Home
Hold the Mail
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
At Home
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
At Home
Complete a Waste Audit
I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compostables - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.
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 QUESTIONBelongings Needs vs. WantsHow is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity and adopting a needs vs. wants mindset?
PJ Isaacson 5/05/2021 10:15 AMLooking around the house and finding ways to repurpose items I already have. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBelongings Shop LocallyWhere do you go to buy locally?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAt Home De-Clutter My HomeHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAt Home Switch to Reusable Napkins and TowelsIs there anything you like more about using cloth and towels napkins than paper napkins and towels? If not, how do you stick to the habit?