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Mary Lillestol

Save the Earth 2021

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 147 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    3.9
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    1.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    20
    pounds
    waste composted
  • up to
    2.0
    pounds
    waste recycled
  • up to
    10
    minutes
    spent learning

Mary's Actions

Community

Give the Gift of Experiences

I will give experiences instead of things for gifts.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Community

Reach Out to a Restaurant

I will ask 1 restaurants to switch to making items like disposable utensils, straws and napkins available upon request only.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Belongings

Buy Used Clothes

I will buy 4 items of clothing at second-hand stores when I shop instead of buying them new.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Belongings

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and fast fashion and start applying what I learn to my own life.

Completed
One-Time Action

At Home

Make Green Cleaners

I will make  1 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them.

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

Week 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting

Start Organics Recycling

My household will sign up for organics recycling service or start using a drop-off site to compost food waste and food-soiled paper.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Week 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting

Recycle Plastic Bags

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 1 plastic bags by bringing them to a drop-off.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Week 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting

No More Wish-cycling

I will recycle the right materials by educating myself on what goes in the bin and keep other things out. 

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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  • Reflection Question
    At Home Make Green Cleaners
    Which household cleaners did you try making? Have you been able to simplify your cleaning routine?

    Mary Lillestol's avatar
    Mary Lillestol 5/23/2021 5:57 PM
    General surface cleaner made with vinegar, borax, dish soap and essential oils.