When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Completed One-Time Action
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.
Completed One-Time Action
Pets
Homemade Pet Food/Treats
I will prepare my own pet food and treats to avoid plastic packaging.
COMPLETED 1 DAILY ACTION
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.
COMPLETED 6 DAILY ACTIONS
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.
COMPLETED 10 DAILY ACTIONS
Lifestyle
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.
Completed One-Time Action
Community
Research Local Waste Sites
I will spend 60 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Uncompleted One-Time Action
Community
Learn about Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 90 minutes learning about how plastic pollution affects members of my own community and how organizations in my community are working for change.
Completed One-Time Action
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
COMPLETED 31 DAILY ACTIONS
Personal Care
Back in the Bowl
I will purchase refillable beauty products.
Completed One-Time Action
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Completed One-Time Action
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
COMPLETED 24 DAILY ACTIONS
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Completed One-Time Action
Pets
Try a Pet Shampoo Bar
I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.
Completed One-Time Action
Community
Estimate My Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral
I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
Does making your own pet food seem like a habit you can keep up in the long term? What else can you do to reduce your use of plastic packaging that can come from taking care of your pet's needs?
In addition to the plastic waste concern, there are also a ton of recalls on pet treats. While there are many adorable pet treat recipes on the internet, I've generally preferred a simpler approach. Deydrated sweet potatoes are super healthy, and Gaston loves them. Additionally, they are really easy to prepare and far more cost effective than store-bought options.
How 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?
We made bread (focaccia) tonight. Not only is this a great low waste option, but it's also a great way to kill some time while we're sticking close to home. One can read but so many books before she starts to get a little stir crazy...
Pro Tip #1: Feeling embarrassed or awkward about neighbors seeing you pick up trash? Wear a mask and shades. They serve as an excellent disguise. Pro Tip #2: Doggy poop bags also function as excellent litter bags. Don't forget to submit your pictures to Core!!!
I just finished watching "The Story of Plastic" (available on Prime). WOW this was really eye opening. Alongside this documentary, I've been dedicating time to research how we can hold brands accountable to plastic production and reduce the blame placed on consumers for our world's waste problem. If you are interested in this topic, I'd really recommend watching the documentary.
It's July 1, and it's time to get this challenge started!
I posted earlier about weekly team goals. To allow everyone time to prepare, the weekly goals will be announced in advance. The weekly goal will be assigned on Sunday, and you can complete the action as many times as you'd like throughout the week. MTM would like to see your progress! Please feel encouraged to share pictures of you, friends, family, adorable puppies, etc completing the weekly goals (submit to #Core).
Week 1: Watch a documentary about waste - also noteworthy, the site provides some excellent suggestions if you aren't sure where to start. Week 2: Pick up trash with friends and family Week 3: Prepare a zero-waste meal Week 4: "Give some green gratitude" - Participants may submit selfies holding messages recognizing others (colleagues, companies, family members, etc) for their green actions.
I live right next to the bay and cringe when I see plastic waste littering the sidewalks and streets. It only takes one rainy or windy day before it all ends up in the water. I appreciate this extra motivation to do my part in picking it up before that happens, and I hope this habit long-term.
Hi, everyone! I am excited to see the enthusiasm for this challenge. In addition to our individual goals, we will have weekly team goals. The first goal is to watch a documentary about waste, and, if possible, discuss it with family and friends after. I am considering using Netflix Party to watch with family/friends. This allows us to stream simultaneously and use a chat function. I look forward to hearing about your experiences!
Kristin Curry 7/27/2020 10:45 AMThis looks amazing! Can I get the recipe? LOL :D
Netta Huff 7/16/2020 5:14 AMThat sounds so delicious! Too bad I'm gluten free...
Lisa Wallis 7/16/2020 5:07 AMSounds yummy!!
Drew Maestas 7/09/2020 6:12 AMToo good!! :D
