
laura byrne
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 600 Total
Participant Impact
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up to20minutesspent learning
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up to25pieces of litterpicked up
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up to25plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to124pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
laura's Actions
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
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.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
Community
Learn about Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 10 minutes learning about how plastic pollution affects members of my own community and how organizations in my community are working for change.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant a herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, dorm room, or community garden.
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
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 6 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Feed
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laura byrne 7/16/2020 6:07 PMI like to use white vinegar for lots of cleaning projects. I use 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 tsp. dish soap and 2 cups of water to clean glass and windows. It works great! -
laura byrne 7/07/2020 9:13 AMParticipating in this eco-challenge has increased my awareness of the vast amount of plastic used in everything! -
laura byrne 7/05/2020 2:13 PMI am enjoying participating in this ecochallenge. It brings my plastic usage into clear focus and gives me a lot of ideas to use alternatives.