Julie DURR
"You can't fail by trying. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,003 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO132pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO6.7poundswaste recycled
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UP TO5.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
Julie's actions
Plastics 101
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about plastic waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Plastics 101
Recycle Plastic Bags
Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 25 plastic bags per day bringing them to a drop-off or special pickup
At Home
Make Green Cleaners
I will make 5 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.
At Home
WASH COLD, LINE DRY
I will wash my clothing in cold water and hang it to dry to reduce the amount of microplastic shedding and to prolong the life of my garments.
At Home
Plan a Garden
I will plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.
At Home
REUSE TRASH BAGS BEFORE PURCHASING NEW
I will reuse existing bags such as pet food bags, grocery bags, or online shopping bags to line my trash bins (or go without plastic liners) and offset using as many new bags as possible.
At Home
Buy better gum
I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.
Plastics 101
Avoid Harmful Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).
Plastics 101
Recycle the news paper
I will try to find more uses for news paper.
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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Julie DURR 2/28/2025 11:41 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
Thank you for the fun challenge it has been eye opening. This has also allowed me to rethink some of my buying choices and how I will help the environment going forward. -
Julie DURR 2/28/2025 7:44 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
I think I will be starting my seeds this weekend. I will be using the old newspapers and cardboard egg cartons to start the seedlings. I will get the grandkids involved so they can take pride in their garden. -
Julie DURR 2/28/2025 7:42 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
The plastic challenge was a fun activity. It will be fun to see how this impact shows up next year if we do the challenge. Will we be doing better or did we fall into our old habits? -
Julie DURR 2/28/2025 6:08 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
Going forward I will be more aware of the chemicals and plastics I bring into my home. This has been a very educational experience for me. Good luck to everyone in keeping up with the plastic free challenge after this is over. -
Julie DURR 2/28/2025 6:06 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
Rob I am sorry I am just going to let you win this one. So, take a bow and celebrate. Brandon, you killed it in the DC great job guys! -
Julie DURR 2/28/2025 5:58 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
The plastic bags will be an easy task, by reusing our reuseable bags. It will be fun to see if all stores will be like Target and get us five cents off for each bag we bring into the store. -
Julie DURR 2/28/2025 5:56 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
This gum challenge was the hardest to figure out. It will be fun to figure out if the FDA will make a change. -
Julie DURR 2/28/2025 5:55 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
Good morning, today is the last day! I hope we all learned a few things about waste management. I know I will change a few habits when it comes to buying cleaning products and household items. -
Julie DURR 2/26/2025 4:55 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
I will be looking for healthier and more natural options to buy than all the chemicals.-
Roberto Avila 2/27/2025 2:39 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
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Julie DURR 2/26/2025 4:54 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
Another warm day today. Maybe a good day to hang some laundry outside to dry.