

Kristin Curry
"Part of MTM Green Team and Dana's Bench Team-goal to reduce carbon footprint and provide education to staff on how to live a greener life. "
Points Total
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Participant Impact
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up to1documentarieswatched
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up to2donationsmade
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up to5conversationswith people
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up to90minutesspent learning
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up to73plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Kristin's Actions
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
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
Donate Zero Waste Period Products
I will donate 5 zero waste period kits to young people with periods so that they can reduce their waste and the financial burden of menstruation while continuing their education.
Personal Care
Dam the Flow
I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditioners with either a bar or refillable option.
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging, making sure to wash them well before using them.
Food
Say No to Plastic Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Food
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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Kristin Curry 7/24/2020 6:39 AM-
Kristin Curry 7/24/2020 6:40 AMOh and you can compost their "waste" ;) !
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Reflection QuestionPersonal Care Just Say NoDo some research on polystyrene and polyvinyl. How many items in your house already contain these toxins?
Kristin Curry 7/23/2020 9:51 AMThere are SO MANY things that you buy that contain polystyrene and polyvinyl. Most cleaning bottles, or post consumed plastics. Anything with the recycle symbol and #5 or #6 recyclables have these chemicals! -
Reflection QuestionPersonal Care Pretty oh so PrettyHow can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?
Kristin Curry 7/23/2020 9:42 AMThere are some beauty products that come in a box, then a plastic wrapper, then another plastic band around it. Look for natural products that are packaged in reusable glass jars or bars etc. There's even mascara power! -
Reflection QuestionFood Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsSingle use plastics have become normalized in our society to the point that most people don't see them as a problem. What would you say to a friend, colleague, or family member who may not understand why these disposables are an issue?
Kristin Curry 7/23/2020 9:32 AMFor those not understanding the impact of single use plastics, break down a single meal for them as an Example.
This breakfast is 100% home grown,raised, bartered, and baked :D.
Let's think about how this would have been packaged if purchased: Bread-plastic bag, Jelly-Plastic jar, Eggs-Styrofoam carton, Sausage-Styrofoam and plastic. Seasoning-Plastic container. There are six items that can be saved from the landfill. -
Reflection QuestionFood Buy Unpackaged ProduceWhy do you think these produce products started amassing so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?
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Jen Weber 7/23/2020 5:10 PMKristin, check out "The Story of Plastic." I think you'd like it... And I'd definitely be down to chat about it after!
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Kristin Curry 7/22/2020 7:55 AM-
Jen Weber 7/22/2020 12:57 PMCuuute!
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Kristin Curry 7/17/2020 7:29 AMFood can come directly from you area. Don't assume because you didn't grow it, you can't barter for it! This farm had huge old apple trees! They didn't have time to pick them. We were able to in exchange for providing some of the canned items of what we made out of them. Apple sauce, cider, jam, jelly, apple pie filling...you name it!
(Totaled over 500# of FREE produce, just had to put in the work!)-
Jen Weber 7/17/2020 3:59 PMThis is awesome!!!
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Kristin Curry 7/15/2020 11:54 AMSent invite to Bench participants letting them know it's not too late to join the echo challenge!-
Jen Weber 7/15/2020 3:56 PMThanks, Kristin!!
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Reflection QuestionPersonal Care Donate Zero Waste Period ProductsHow can having access to zero waste period products help people who menstruate overcome barriers to education or other opportunities?
Kristin Curry 7/13/2020 8:17 AMThere is stigma around talking about periods. Technically, there is no FDA regulation about what goes into feminine hygiene products. With appropriate education and resources, Women can not only live healthy lives, but also reduce the amount of waste in their landfills.
Collection cups allow for no waste, and no risk for toxic shock.-
Netta Huff 7/16/2020 5:19 AMYes, yes, yes! I always cringe when I think about the horrid, unregulated byproducts put in tampons/pads. Pretty sure if MEN needed something to be inserted in their bodies on a monthly basis there would be more regulation.
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