Nancy Gallagher
7/22/2020 6:09 AM
I believe that because of the awareness from this challenge I don’t even buy those prepackaged snacks. It saves money too!
Nancy Gallagher
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 615 Total
Participant Impact
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up to130minutesspent learning
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up to18plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to10pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Nancy's Actions
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Family
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes
I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
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.
Community
Share My Actions
I will post to my social media networks about how reducing our plastic use is important for both environmental justice and conservation.
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Feed
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Nancy Gallagher 7/27/2020 7:34 AMI have used my Sheets detergent with success. They also sell dish soap in a bar as well as “scrubbies” made from coconut fibers. Seems like a good way to eliminate more plastic, support a small American company and try new things! -
Reflection QuestionFamily Swap the SnacksHow does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?
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Reflection QuestionFamily Plastic Free Lunch BoxesMost of us know that the "3 R's" are reduce, reuse, recycle. Recycling is most heavily emphasized in modern Western culture. How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
Nancy Gallagher 7/20/2020 2:15 PMWhile we recycle all we can here at my house, we have really looked at reducing plastics and other waste.
We have always been big “reusers”! Sometimes it is here in our own house or family but other times is is through donations or to friends. I gave a set of area rugs that still had alot of life in them to a friend doing in home daycare. Cleaned out my closet and helped her! -
Nancy Gallagher 7/20/2020 2:10 PMMy Sheets came today. 100 loads of laundry plus 80 dryer sheets all in recyclable boxes....no plastic. Fun to see the detergent sheet dissolve too! -
Nancy Gallagher 7/17/2020 8:16 AMI have decided to try the laundry detergent sheets. They’ll be here tomorrow. Beyond just the plastic jug, there are so many ways liquid detergent affects our world. We will see!-
Nancy Gallagher 7/17/2020 12:55 PMI will let you know! -
Alison Edwards 7/17/2020 12:14 PMI just heard about these for the first time the other day. I will be curious to hear what you think about them.
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Nancy Gallagher 7/15/2020 3:34 PMI put up a sign at work stating that it was getting complicated to order the break room supplies. I suggested bringing silverware from home and try to bring reusable cup for water or coffee. I expected backlash but so far there is a decrease usage of plastic ware and styrofoam cups.
It has even influenced people to take home some items for recycling, like boxes and plastic containers.-
Jori Presutti 7/16/2020 9:00 AMThat's amazing! Great job!
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Reflection QuestionFood Make My OwnHow do you feel about being more involved in the food preparation process? Joyful, overwhelmed, engaged, empowered? What are the benefits of choosing to process or produce your own food instead of buying it pre-processed?
Nancy Gallagher 7/09/2020 12:10 PMI order from Yellowbird Foodshed. They provide a weekly box FULL of Ohio grown,usually small farms, produce among other things. It’s a fabulous way to start trying new things AND eliminate alot of packaging!-
Alison Edwards 7/10/2020 7:56 AMThank you for mentioning Yellowbird, Nancy! We are so lucky to live in a state where so much awesome produce can be grown. Yellowbird's website is so awesome and has lots of farms that I am excited to look in to!
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Nancy Gallagher 7/07/2020 4:23 AMI feel like some days I do SO great and then others not so much.-
Shelley Orloski 7/07/2020 6:29 AMJust keep on trying! Each day is new and exciting and a chance to do better :)
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Nancy Gallagher 6/25/2020 5:33 PMI am really excited to do better than last year!