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Susie Van Hoomissen

Reaching for Zero

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 123 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.4
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    1.0
    pound
    waste avoided
  • UP TO
    6.4
    pounds
    waste recycled
  • UP TO
    17
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Susie's actions

At Home

Skip the Dryer Sheets

I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

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 0
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

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

At Home

Recycle Everywhere

I will add recycling bins to other areas of the house to make recycling easy for my household of 2 people.  

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

On-the-go

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when shopping, both at the grocery store and elsewhere.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Belongings

Do Less Laundry

I will not wash my clothes after every wear to increase the life of my clothing.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will avoid 2 plastic bags by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

At Home

Recycle Scrap Metal

Instead of trashing it, I will recycle scrap metal by bringing it to a drop-off.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

At Home

Find Local Recycling Drop-Off Centers

I will find out where to take the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Buy Unpackaged Produce
    Why do you think these products have so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?

    Susie Van Hoomissen's avatar
    Susie Van Hoomissen 5/07/2021 4:12 AM
    I believe it is for transportation