

Allison Miller (ecochallenge.org staff)
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 595 Total
Participant Impact
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up to145minutesspent learning
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up to29plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to1waste auditsconducted
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up to13zero-waste mealsconsumed
Allison's Actions
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make 3 of my own cleaning products at home.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Food
Make My Own
I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Lifestyle
Reusable Face Coverings
Disposable masks are made of mixed materials and not recyclable. When possible, I will reduce my waste while protecting myself and others by wearing a reusable face covering when in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
Lifestyle
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.
Personal Care
See the Green
I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.
Personal Care
Back in the Bowl
I will purchase refillable beauty products.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Feed
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Reflection QuestionLifestyle Homemade CleanersWhat did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?
Allison Miller (ecochallenge.org staff) 7/31/2020 6:16 AMI learned how easy it is to make my own cleaning products and that most of the ingredients are things I already have in the house! It is an easy way to save money and reduce plastic. My family has also been looking into buying more concentrates and using reusable bottlesĀ -
Reflection QuestionPersonal Care See the GreenTake a moment to estimate how many disposable daily contacts you may have used over the years. What would be your impact now of switching to a contact brand with a longer lifespan?
Allison Miller (ecochallenge.org staff) 7/30/2020 1:29 PMI used daily disposable contacts for 5+ years which now thinking about it had a huge impact on my plastic footprint. I was hesitant to switch because I was scared I would not like monthly contacts as much. The transition ended up being easy! Not only am I saving money on contacts but also far less plastic! I am still searching for a lower waste option for cleaning solution