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Alissa Barrett

U.S. Bank Plastic Eradicators

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 159 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.7
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.6
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    3.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill

Alissa's actions

At Home

Make Green Cleaners

I will make  1 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

On-the-go

Assemble a Zero Waste Kit

I will assemble and/or use a to-go bag with cloth napkins and reusable utensils, containers, and cups to avoid disposable to-go containers and cutlery for 1 of my household members.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use A Reusable Mug or Cup

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Switch to a Plastic-Free Shave

I will replace my disposable plastic razors with a steel safety razor.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Switch to compostable floss

I will switch to compostable floss in a reusable container.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Make Your Own

I will try a new recipe or food preparation method, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will avoid 2 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

At Home

Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes

I will replace my disposable cleaning wipes with a reusable brush or cloth.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Plastics 101

One Room Plastic Audit

Pick one room in your house and determine at least one thing you can switch out in that room from plastic based to plastic free. Report your work in daily reflections.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

On-the-go

Skip the Straw

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    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?

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    Alissa Barrett 2/02/2025 10:45 AM
    It's a bit stressful because you really have to plan ahead when you can't just grab something convenient. But it tastes much better!