"To find new ways to be sustainable and assist in healing the planet."
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Participant Impact
up to
231
pounds
packaging waste avoided
up to
2
plastic bottles
not sent to the landfill
up to
115
plastic containers
not sent to the landfill
up to
231
pieces of plastic cutlery
not sent to the landfill
up to
78
plastic straws
not sent to the landfill
up to
72
pounds
waste recycled
Megan's Actions
Belongings
Have a Zero-Waste Day
I will refuse all items associated with packaging for the entire day.
COMPLETED 30 DAILY ACTIONS
At Home
Recycle Paper, Cardboard, Plastic, Metal and Glass
My household will recycle all paper, metal, plastic and glass that is accepted in my curbside or building program.
COMPLETED 38 DAILY ACTIONS
On-the-go
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
COMPLETED 39 DAILY ACTIONS
Personal Care
Low Waste Shaving
I will switch from shaving foam in a can to a bar alternative.
Completed One-Time Action
Personal Care
Choose Plastic-Free Deodorant
I will use deodorant either from a plastic-free bar or a jar or I will make my own.
Completed One-Time Action
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden at my home or community garden.
Completed One-Time Action
Personal Care
Reduce Makeup Use
I will simplify my cosmetic routine or reduce my use of cosmetics.
Completed One-Time Action
On-the-go
Assemble a Zero Waste Kit
I will assemble an eating-out bag with cloth napkins and reusable utensils, containers, and cups and use it to avoid disposable to-go containers and cutlery for 3 meals each day.
COMPLETED 38 DAILY ACTIONS
On-the-go
Skip the Straw
I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
COMPLETED 39 DAILY ACTIONS
At Home
Make Green Cleaners
I will make 2 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them.
I am on the board of an organization called Community Exchange For Change. If this were a non-pandemic year we would have hosted out clothing swap earlier this month. But since it is a pandemic year we are pivoting to a sidewalk swap this Saturday, June 20!. Find out more about our organization and this weekends event on our Facebook or Intagram page: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityExchange4Change/
Dorothy, (Sorry I still haven't learned how to reply to comments) Unfortunately our event is from 10am to 4pm. We are also holding the event the following Saturday if you aren't working that day. Thank you for your interest!
Now that you ask, I think softer skin. The main ingredient in my homemade deodorant is coconut oil. Peace of mind on a couple of levels - less waste and now I know exactly what is going on my skin.
Mine contains a few different types of straws, fork, knife, spoon, chopsticks, napkin, and coffee cup sleeve. It sounds like a lot but it is really small and contained. I try to think about my day and where I may be going, what I will be doing and if I need it I pop it in my purse. If I worked in an office I would keep it in my desk drawer. Having a spare for friends is always nice too!
Mine contains most of those items but I need to add chopsticks. When the office was open, I would keep come lightweight ceramic dishes and wash them out each day.
As much as I love to go to lunch etc., brining food from home is the best way to reduce waste (IMO)
How can you be an advocate for using resusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable cutlery, and how can you convince them of the need for change?
Modeling the behavior in public garners interest and may inspire people to use reusable themselves. It is so easy t pop your own supplies in a glove compartment/back pack/purse/locker/desk drawer. By not accepting unsustainable cutlery at restaurants you are showing them you feel it is important.
I have not honestly. I try to give reusable straws away when I can as little gifts but I think it is my value and might not be as well received by others. I have noticed a few people skipping straws altogether though.
Those little plastic bags at the grocery store are so easy to grab, but I have made my own muslin produce bags and that has helped reduce my plastic use.
We made a rosemary/vinegar cleaner for surfaces. Because of the felines in our life, we are mostly using vinegar based cleansers and they are working great!
Kim, Give Roswell a pet from me and let her/him know they are a good kitty! (Still can't figure out how to reply to replies, if anyone can educate me...)
Dorthy Vitullo 6/18/2020 4:46 AMSounds great, I work 9-5, how late will it run?
Kim Jucha 6/04/2020 2:39 PMMine contains most of those items but I need to add chopsticks. When the office was open, I would keep come lightweight ceramic dishes and wash them out each day.
Emily Barker 6/01/2020 12:24 AMHave you been able to use those during COVID=19? I am still using my grocery bags, but have stopped using produce bags right now.