Different city, counties and even municipalities have different recycling rules. Knowing the difference of what I can recycle at home vs works is hard but I know it helps in the process of recycling.
Melissa Dude
"Inspiring all generations to take action and care for our planet."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO15conversationswith people
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UP TO3.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO19pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO81plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO140plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO52plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Melissa's actions
Study
Numbers Everywhere
The numbers #1-7 on plastics tell us a lot - and can help us be better recyclers. I will learn what these numbers mean and which types of plastics are accepted for recycling in my area.
Kitchen
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes
I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and containers in my family's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
Bathroom
Travel Toiletries
If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me.
Kitchen
Clean Plate Club
When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.
Kitchen
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 4 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Kitchen
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.
Kitchen
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Kitchen
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Kitchen
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by sharing about them on my social media networks and the Plastic Free Ecochallenge participant feed.
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
Kitchen
Go Strawless
I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Kitchen
Fill a Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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 QUESTIONStudy Numbers EverywhereWere you surprised by what the different plastic identification numbers mean? How can this information help you become a better recycler?
Melissa Dude 7/20/2023 7:42 AMKnowing what can be recycled helps processing plants in the long run by making sure there is no contaminated loads.
Different city, counties and even municipalities have different recycling rules. Knowing the difference of what I can recycle at home vs works is hard but I know it helps in the process of recycling. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBathroom Travel ToiletriesWhat is the benefit of using bar soaps or refilling your travel sized containers? Is this an action you think you will keep in your life?
Melissa Dude 7/20/2023 7:39 AM1. less packaging and bulk to travel with - refilling smaller sized travel items saves space!
2. more money for me - travel sized items are expensive! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchen Plastic Free Lunch BoxesBeyond reducing waste, there are many benefits to packing zero waste lunches (for kids or yourself!). What other benefits have you noticed from this practice?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Share My ActionsHave you noticed a difference in how your community, friends, and family members use plastics since you've shared your own actions?
Melissa Dude 7/20/2023 7:35 AMMy Kids are well aware of the need to use reusable packaging. My friends also make a difference especially when we have group functions. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchen Fill a Water BottleUsing the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed by this bottling process?
Melissa Dude 7/20/2023 7:34 AMI advocate for these individuals by making sure my family and friends are aware of the need to utilize refillable water bottles or at least when purchasing bottled water to make sure that it is from a sustainable source. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?
Melissa Dude 7/11/2023 9:44 AMI love when people come together to take action for the planet. The overall feeling that you are contributing to something for the great good really makes me proud. -
Melissa Dude 7/07/2023 9:12 AMJuly 5, after fireworks cleanup-
Debbi Stone 7/11/2023 6:28 AMGreat job!!! -
Debi Luke 7/10/2023 5:05 PM- LOVE this!
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Melissa Dude 7/07/2023 9:11 AM4th of July shopping- brought my own bags!-
Debbi Stone 7/13/2023 12:51 PMAwesome! Look at how much plastic you saved by skipping the plastic bags! -
Debi Luke 7/10/2023 5:06 PMYou go girl!!
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Melissa Dude 7/07/2023 9:07 AMThis has been a great start! Lets keep the momentum going for the next 3 weeks! -
Melissa Dude 7/07/2023 9:07 AMHi All- I hope you have challenged yourself this week to make small changes. We still have 3 weeks to go so keep up the great work!