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Angie Goens

Gogoes

"to greatly reduce plastic use and consider going to zero waste"

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 130 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    13
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    2.3
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • up to
    1.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    1.0
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    0.6
    pounds
    waste avoided
  • up to
    20
    pounds
    waste composted
  • up to
    10
    minutes
    spent learning

Angie's Actions

Belongings

Mend Clothing

I will mend 1 items of clothing instead of replacing them with new clothing.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Belongings

Shop Locally

I'll check locally for 3 items I need before shopping online to avoid shipping waste.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Belongings

Have a Zero-Waste Day

I will refuse all items that come in packaging for the entire day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Belongings

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

Completed
One-Time Action

Family

Pack Waste-Free Lunch Boxes

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and reusable containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Family

Share Toys

I will borrow 1 toys for my kids instead of buying new or used.

Completed
One-Time Action

Family

Avoid New Baby Items

I will avoid items marketed to first-time parents and instead use or refurbish items I already have or get them from friends or family.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Family

Buy Used Kids' Clothes

I will buy 2 items of clothing from secondhand outlets instead of new clothes for my child/children.

Completed
One-Time Action

Family

Discover Together

I will spend 5 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a zero-waste lifestyle.

Completed
One-Time Action

Week 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting

Start Backyard Composting

My household will set up a backyard bin to compost our fruit and vegetable scraps.

Completed
One-Time Action

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    Angie Goens 5/28/2021 10:10 AM
    GOING WELL! We are learning so much doing this challenge as a family!