
Elizabeth Beckham
"Doing my best one plastic free item at a time"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,082 Total
Participant Impact
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up to20minutesspent learning
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up to121plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to60plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to115pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Elizabeth's Actions
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Community
Give Some Green Gratitude
I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.
Community
Research Local Waste Sites
I will spend 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Community
Estimate My Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral
I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
Food
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
Food
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Personal Care
Dam the Flow
I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?
Personal Care
Fresh as a Daisy
I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 10 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Food
Use Reusable Water Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Pets
DIY Cat Litter
I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, and dirt with baking soda.
Feed
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Elizabeth Beckham 7/31/2020 10:06 AMLast day! I've successfully not used any plastic so far today! -
Elizabeth Beckham 7/30/2020 12:23 PMMonth is almost up! I found a new deodorant that I really like. It seems to do pretty well unless it's really hot or I'm doing a lot of work. -
Elizabeth Beckham 7/21/2020 1:12 PMMaking some homemade cat treats today! Fingers crossed they turn out! -
Elizabeth Beckham 7/09/2020 6:14 PMToday was a great day for being ecofriendly. I talked to my parents and friends about different ways to go plastic free mostly deodorant-
Elizabeth Beckham 7/12/2020 1:48 PMI'm still trying out different brands so far I've used ethique (which was fine but didn't stand up to crazy keeper days that well), and a jar I found at sprouts (liked that one a lot). I have a friend that swears by humankind -
Nicole Agresto 7/10/2020 1:47 PMoO! I want to know more about how to go plastic free with deodorant! Any tips?
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Elizabeth Beckham 7/08/2020 11:41 AMThis week has been a little tricky as it is coming up on my birthday, a day I am realizing was spent celebrating with single use plastics -
Elizabeth Beckham 7/07/2020 12:04 PMI am learning more about different ways to go plastic free/ single-use plastic free. I am also noticing more ways to remove plastic, and more hidden plastics that I didn't realize I was still using. -
Elizabeth Beckham 7/07/2020 12:04 PMI am learning more about different ways to go plastic free/ single-use plastic free. I am also noticing more ways to remove plastic, and more hidden plastics that I didn't realize I was still using. -
Elizabeth Beckham 7/07/2020 12:04 PMI am learning more about different ways to go plastic free/ single-use plastic free. I am also noticing more ways to remove plastic, and more hidden plastics that I didn't realize I was still using. -
Elizabeth Beckham 7/07/2020 12:03 PMI am learning more about different ways to go plastic free/ single-use plastic free. I am also noticing more ways to remove plastic, and more hidden plastics that I didn't realize I was still using. -
Elizabeth Beckham 7/07/2020 12:03 PMI am learning more about different ways to go plastic free/ single-use plastic free. I am also noticing more ways to remove plastic, and more hidden plastics that I didn't realize I was still using.