Jennifer Lord
"To continue to improve my plastic free journey."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,741 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO27advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO75conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO587minutesspent learning
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UP TO204pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO93pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO57plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO51plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Jennifer's actions
Community
Host a Watch Party
I will host a watch party with friends and/or colleagues to watch and discuss a movie about plastics.
Kitchen
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Family + Pets
Thrifty Pets
I will find secondhand sources for my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes.
Kitchen
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.
Bathroom
A Sustainable Flow
I will make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.
Bedroom
Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.
Study
Say No to Styrofoam
Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.
Study
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Kitchen
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes
I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and containers in my family's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
Kitchen
Go Strawless
I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.
Community
Advocate for Office Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Community
Advocate For Better Food Packaging
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Community
Learn about Environmental Justice
Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 60 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.
Community
Give Some Green Gratitude
I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by sharing about them on my social media networks and the Plastic Free Ecochallenge participant feed.
Family + Pets
Balloons Blow
Although a long-standing festive tradition, balloons are harmful for animals and the environment. I will spend 30 learning about the dangers of balloons and find eco-friendly alternatives to use instead.
Study
Plastic History Buff
Single-use plastics are everywhere, but that wasn't always the case. I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the history of single-use plastics and how it became ubiquitous in our daily lives.
Study
Dig into Bioplastics
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 5 friends, family, and/or colleagues.
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
Follow the Chasing Arrows
The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 30 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.
Study
Learn about Plastic Production
Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.
Study
Estimate Your Ecological Footprint
I will calculate my ecological footprint, and from the results brainstorm and take action on ways I can reduce my annual footprint.
Study
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.
Bedroom
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing and bedding made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Bedroom
Catch Those Microfibers
I will use a microfiber catcher in my laundry, or install a microfiber filter for my washing machine.
Bathroom
Homemade or Refillable Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products or choose plastic-free, refillable options.
Bathroom
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.
Kitchen
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Share My ActionsHave you noticed a difference in how your community, friends, and family members use plastics since you've shared your own actions?
Jennifer Lord 7/26/2023 7:43 PMIt can be a challenge to find something to post sometimes. I overloaded information at the beginning of the challenge, so now I have to think more to talk about something new. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONStudy Learn about Plastic ProductionWhat did you learn about how plastic production impacts humans, animals, communities, and the environment? Which of these impacts specifically affects your community?
Jennifer Lord 7/14/2023 10:48 AMWow, I learned a lot about how bad plastics can be, not just after use. They can also effect your reproductive and endocrine systems, increase your chance of heart disease and diabetes, and release other harmful chemicals that are trapped in the plastic into our waterways. Note that's scary. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroom Catch Those MicrofibersWhich microfiber solution did you choose? How has it changed your laundry routine?
Jennifer Lord 7/03/2023 6:11 PMI just ordered the Cora ball for my laundry! Very excited to see how it all works -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroom Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Jennifer Lord 7/01/2023 6:43 PMPart of my research was watching the documentary The True Cost (on YouTube for free). It really changed my view on how I should shop. I had taken the fashion footprint test and scored low on it, which made me happy. There's still a lot I can improve on though and I look forward to continuing my fashion journey. -
Jennifer Lord 7/01/2023 4:46 PMI am going to try my best to post something I am working on, or have made the switch to already, this year for Plastic Free. First up, I use Plaine Products for my shower and hand soap supplies. They use reusable metal bottle that are sent back to the company to refill. -
Jennifer Lord 6/02/2023 8:14 AMI can't wait to get started!