

Lisa Eriksson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 514 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.8pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
Lisa's actions
At Home
Shop Used
I will buy secondhand goods to reduce the demand for new plastic products and avoid packaging.
Kids
Discover Together
I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on reasons to avoid plastic and how we will do it.
Kids
Get rid of glitter
I will teach my little ones about microplastics while we do a craft project together using glitter alternatives.
Personal Care
Choose sustainable suds
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with solid bars or refillable options.
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single-use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper to clean up in my yard.
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.
Community
Give the Gift of Experiences
I will give experiences instead of things for gifts.
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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Lisa Eriksson 2/26/2025 9:01 AMI've been working on buying in bulk, switching to reusing glass jars to carry my food to work and no longer using a plastic bag to carry things in. I've started to notice a switch in my way of thinking before I leave the store I've even stopped taking a bag at all for small trips, just placing things in my purse or backpack. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat did you give as a gift? Do you think the recipient has ever received a gift like this before? What did they think of it?
Lisa Eriksson 2/26/2025 8:59 AMI've been giving gifts of experiences with my Daughter. She was upset at first that she wasn't getting that special toy or happy meal, but we made it a challenge that we would go to the park instead or go out to an event to go skating or swimming. She has liked it so far. -
Lisa Eriksson 2/25/2025 10:48 AMI switched my laundry detergent from the liquid in a plastic bottle to the dissolvable sheets. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONOn-the-goWhat items do you keep in your kit? What steps have you taken to help make this a habit and remember to bring your kit with you?
Lisa Eriksson 2/25/2025 10:47 AMI keep a bowl and a mug and a spoon in my kit so that I don't have to heat up my food in disposable items at work.-
Julie DURR 2/26/2025 5:15 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
I have a cup holder in my car for days when we order take out, so I don't have to keep asking for a cup holder for multi drinks.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPetsWhat has been your experience using a reusable pooper-scooper? How are caring for your pet and caring for the environment connected for you?
Lisa Eriksson 2/18/2025 5:37 AMThis has been an easy switch. I also invested in an electric auto scoop cat box which uses much less litter. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKidsHow did conversations with your family about reducing plastic use go? What common values or motivations do you have to take action together?
Lisa Eriksson 2/18/2025 5:36 AMMy kids were excited to look for alternatives and look for uses of our plastic items. -
Lisa Eriksson 2/18/2025 5:34 AMNo more glitter will be purchased! -
Lisa Eriksson 2/13/2025 8:56 AMUnfortunately struggling with not using items that I already have like ziplock bags. What do you do when you already own them? Or all the plastic bags I've saved from shopping?-
Suzanne Jaeger 2/18/2025 8:27 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 16-DAY STREAK
Use the plastic bags you have already and don't buy any more new ones. Wash them and reuse them. Use the plastic shopping bags for garbage can liners, pet waste and taking with you on walks to collect garbage you pick up. Take reusable cloth bags with you shopping so you don't collect any more. I keep bag of shopping bags in the trunk so they are always there. -
Michelle B 2/14/2025 11:05 AM- 24-DAY STREAK
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Chris Cherne 2/13/2025 10:39 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 27-DAY STREAK
I am coming across the same issues. Curious to hear what other people think! I know you can recycle plastic bags at some grocery stores/retailers.
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Lisa Eriksson 2/07/2025 6:36 AMI'm looking more at how my household utilizes materials and what we throw out. I'm looking at how to start reusing and repurposing as well as not buying packaging in the first place. Also buying used. With all the used items available, I don't want to purchase many things new again.-
Suzanne Jaeger 2/07/2025 11:14 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 16-DAY STREAK
Lisa great you recall the first R is to REDUCE. Don't buy plastic in the first place, then you won't have to worry about how to recycle. Buying used is my first go to now. I rarely go to large retailers anymore. Thrift shopping is it!!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAt HomeWhat kinds of items have been easy for you to find used? What has been hard?
Lisa Eriksson 2/06/2025 6:18 AMClothing, furniture, electronics, my car! I love to upcycle! I bought a used camper last year and am fixing it up. I love thrifting.