Deb Fisher
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,170 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO63food itemsproperly stored
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UP TO27plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO74plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
Deb's actions
Community
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Study
Numbers Everywhere
The numbers #1-7 on plastics tell us a lot - and can help us be better recyclers. I will learn what these numbers mean and which types of plastics are accepted for recycling in my area.
Study
Better Highlighters
Instead of buying new plastic highlighters, I will simply use colored pencils instead for all of my highlighting needs.
Bedroom
Sunshine Bleached
I will hang-dry my laundry to use the sun as a natural bleach alternative, or use another natural bleach alternative.
Bedroom
Ditch Dryer Sheets
Plastic sheets coated in softeners, lubricants, and fragrances, dryer sheets just aren't great for the planet or our bodies. Instead, I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.
Kitchen
Save Jars for Reuse
Pinterest may want you to think that you need a cupboard full of matching mason jars, but reusing what we already have is one of the best ways to reduce our waste. This month, instead of recycling glass jars (such as pasta sauce, pickles, and salsa jars), I will save them to reuse for food storage.
Kitchen
Is it trash...or a trash bag?
The plastic industry has convinced us that some plastic bags are "trash bags," while others are just "trash." Instead of throwing empty bags away (such as bread bags, pet food bags, etc.), I will reuse them as trash bags.
Bedroom
Use What You Have
The only thing worse than a single-use item is a zero-use item! I will use (and use up) what I already have in my home before buying something new.
Bedroom
Clean the Dryer Vent
Every time we tumble dry our laundry, our clothes' lifespans get a little shorter. The lint trap is evidence of the shedding fibers and our clothes slowly losing their quality. The less time our clothes need to be in the dryer, the longer they'll last. So this month, I will clean my dryer's interior and exterior air vents to help the dryer work more efficiently (and extend the life of the dryer!).
Bedroom
Mend and Repair
We've all got it - that thing in the back of our closet we keep saying we'll fix "one day." I will make today that day by learning how to mend or repair ripped or broken items in my home - or by finding a local offering to do it for me.
Kitchen
Go Strawless
Each year, the International Coastal Cleanup reports that plastic straws and stirrers are one of the Top 10 most-collected items from their cleanups (top 5 in the US!). I will keep 1 plastic straws and/or stirrers out of the landfill each day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Bedroom
Embrace Imperfection
Eliminating 100% of all plastic from our lives simply isn't possible. Throughout this month, I will embrace imperfection in my plastic-free journey while exploring and testing new ways to reduce my plastic footprint.
Kitchen
Dive Into Expiration Dates
Just because something is past its "expiration date," it might not actually be expired! I will spend 15 minutes learning about the difference between best by, use by, and sell by dates and how to tell if my food is actually expired.
Kitchen
Skip Plastic Bags
Whenever possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags. I will either use my own reusable bags, or keep my items loose.
Kitchen
Plastic-Free Produce Storage
Produce doesn't need to be stored in plastic bags to stay fresh! I will learn how to properly store my produce to extend its freshness without single-use plastic.
Participant Feed
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Deb Fisher 7/27/2024 4:41 AMStill clearing out my home- recycling items at Goodwill today, and the recycle center -
Deb Fisher 7/21/2024 7:24 PMLove getting soda at WAWA. Because the lids on their fountain drinks have a built in drinking spout, no straw is ever needed! -
Deb Fisher 7/14/2024 7:28 PMContinued downsizing this weekend. Posted multiple items on Facebook marketplace and the items all found a new homes! Not the landfill! -
Deb Fisher 7/12/2024 4:20 PMToday I took a few young children for fast food- we avoided straw use! -
Deb Fisher 7/10/2024 5:25 AMAs I continue my downsizing, I donated some furniture to someone on the Nextdoor web site who was moving to Maryland from Kenya -
Deb Fisher 7/09/2024 12:33 PMRecycled old electronics, and floppy discs at Staples today. -
Deb Fisher 7/08/2024 7:42 AMdropped off more yard waste to the recycle facility in Harford county -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchen Skip Plastic BagsIt can be easy to forget to bring your reusable bags to the store with you - especially if you're going somewhere besides the grocery store. What are your favorite ways to remember your reusable bags?
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Mackenzie Blevins 7/07/2024 7:51 AMLeaving a stash in my car, or going to Aldi, where bags cost money, and single use plastic is not even offered, has been a good way to remember.
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Deb Fisher 7/06/2024 6:08 AMI take ny yard waste to the local recycle facility where it is recycled into mulch -
Deb Fisher 7/06/2024 5:57 AMI’m downsizing at my home and I’m offering my items for free on social media to avoid landfill dumping