Amber Acord
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO9.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO12conversationswith people
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UP TO65minutesspent learning
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UP TO28plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO32plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO20plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Amber's actions
Family + Pets
Sustainable Suds: Pet Edition
I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar or refillable shampoo option.
Family + Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Study
Say No to Styrofoam
Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.
Study
Dig into Bioplastics
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 2 friends, family, and/or colleagues.
Study
Estimate Your Ecological Footprint
I will calculate my ecological footprint, and from the results brainstorm and take action on ways I can reduce my annual footprint.
Study
Complete a Waste Audit
I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.
Bedroom
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing and bedding made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Bedroom
Eco Detergent
I will use laundry detergent that is packaged in glass or aluminum, or an alternative like soap nuts.
Bathroom
Say No to "Flushable Wipes"
Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.
Bathroom
Brush with Bamboo
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Bathroom
Sustainable Suds
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable options.
Kitchen
Go Strawless
I will keep 3 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 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Kitchen
Switch to Loose Leaf Tea
Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.
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
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
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 QUESTIONKitchen Travel EatingWas this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
Amber Acord 7/30/2023 7:13 AMIt was more difficult for me, usually I do travel with some jerky and puffy Cheetos. -
Amber Acord 7/30/2023 7:11 AMI can't believe July is practically over! Seems we just started the Plastic Free Ecochallenge! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONStudy Complete a Waste AuditWhat did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?
Amber Acord 7/27/2023 11:15 AMI did a waste audit on my own home, and I learned that I have successfully taught the menfolk in my home about recycling. We produce at least 50% more recycling than we do landfill. This year we will be looking into composting. -
Amber Acord 7/18/2023 1:18 PMMore than half way through July! I like the sustainable shampoos that I've discovered recently, my favorite being from Mae Bee! I'll keep it going!
Does anyone have any experience with sustainable dog shampoo?-
Andrea Markiewicz 7/18/2023 6:30 PMI haven't tried the dog shampoo (I don't have a pupper), but Ethique does sell pet products (Ethique - Conscious & Concentrated Solid Beauty Bars), and I love their people products. If you just want to try but not commit, they come in mini bars that are pretty cheap.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroom Natural FibersWhat are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?
Amber Acord 7/18/2023 1:15 PMIf we are not producing artificial products we are not polluting the air more with their process and creating bad byproducts. Plus natural fiber feels better. It also helps eliminate the microplastics -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBathroom Sustainable SudsWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
Amber Acord 7/18/2023 1:14 PMEconomic is that the bar shampoo that I have switched to lasts me 2-3 months, where a bottle would last a month. I like the bar shampoo so much better, the bottle shampoo always made my hair feel a little greasy -
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?
Amber Acord 7/18/2023 1:13 PMPersonally I can talk to the people I know and share stories on my media feeds. And if these issues ever make it to the ballet I can vote for the support of protecting water sources -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchen Go StrawlessHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Amber Acord 7/18/2023 1:11 PMI haven't seen as much as when it first started to happen. There are still large corporations that supply straws like restaurants. -
Amber Acord 7/06/2023 1:36 PMAlmost broke and got a water bottle today because it would have been ice cold but I broke my diet rules and got a sprite instead to put the can in the corridor collection. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBathroom Brush with BambooWhat are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?
Amber Acord 7/05/2023 2:40 AMBamboo breaks down a lot faster than regular toothbrushes. I turned some friends over to bamboo brushes by getting them brushes as a gift and guilting them into using them.