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Susan Boris

Community Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 110 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.1
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    0.6
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    1.0
    plastic bottle
    not sent to the landfill

Susan'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.

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ONE-TIME 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

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Choose Natural Clothing Fibers

I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic or spandex. Try prioritizing buying used clothing before buying new.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

At Home

Skip the Dryer Sheets

I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Plan a Garden

I will plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Skip Single-Use Plastic for Freezing Food

I will use reusable containers when freezing food and opt for glass or metal when purchasing new containers.

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

Plastics 101

Read Plastic-Free Challenge emails

I will read through the three emails each week to learn more about plastic and get ideas on how to use less.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    Which household cleaners did you try making? Have you been able to simplify your cleaning routine?

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    Susan Boris 2/14/2026 12:04 PM
    I made a laundry stain spray; and I am using a vinegar soak on synthetic work out clothing.

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    Susan Boris 2/14/2026 10:02 AM
    This new tool does help bring reduction to mind even more often!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    How have you modified your cleaning routine to make sure you aren't using disposable wipes? Are you satisfied with the results?

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    Susan Boris 2/14/2026 10:01 AM
    Attended a print making art class where wipes were needed for clean up... talked to the class leaders about options for the future that could be cloth/washed in the future. The class provider does do this for pottery classes already!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    What are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?

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    Susan Boris 2/12/2026 2:40 PM
    I am shopping for natural fibers off of a wedding registry. This is a wonderful option to pursue!

    • Lily Keire's avatar
      Lily Keire 2/13/2026 3:11 AM
      How does the wedding registry help you? Is it that the bride and groom have selected natural fibers? How does that work?

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    Susan Boris 2/12/2026 8:35 AM
    I am loving making up soup recipes to reduce produce waste and increase healthly foods consumption.