Abby Fischer

Washington County Staff

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
497 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

12

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

1.0

pound of CO2

has been saved
UP TO

5.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

0.9

pounds

packaging waste avoided
UP TO

9.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Abby's actions

Personal Care

Switch to a natural loofah or wash cloth

I will replace my synthetic loofah with a natural loofah or wash cloth.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Buy Bulk Kitty Litter

I will purchase bulk cat litter where I can refill and keep using the same container.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Replace My Toothbrush

I will replace 2 plastic toothbrushes in my household with recycled plastic, wood or bamboo toothbrushes.

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.

COMPLETED
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 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Swap the Snacks

I will swap 2 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Stop Buying Water

I will stop buying water and instead use water from the tap or invest in a water filter if water quality is a concern.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

On-the-go

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Clean Up Pet Hair with Reusables

I will use a reusable lint brush or vacuum to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets, and furniture.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use reusable to-go containers

I will use a restaurant's deposit system for reusable cups and/or takeout containers.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies or homemade or bulk items benefit your household?
Abby Fischer 2/11/2025 6:26 AM
- 15-DAY STREAK
It leads to less waste in the house. The garbage does not fill up as fast. I end up saving space on the shelf by not have so many individual packaged snacks.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
On-the-go

Can you think of any scenarios where using your own bottle is harder? How can you make sure not to get a disposable bottle in that case?
Abby Fischer 2/03/2025 6:54 AM
- 15-DAY STREAK
I find this more difficult when traveling. It is bulky to store. I just have to plan ahead to make sure I have enough space for it. If I were to not bring it with, I would try to use water fountains to hydrate instead of buying plastic.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Pets

Has using bulk cat litter been a big transition for you or your cat? What tips would you have for other cat owners?
Abby Fischer 2/03/2025 6:52 AM
- 15-DAY STREAK
I switched my cats to use pine litter instead of traditional litter. It is much more cost effective and healthier for them. You can buy pine in bulk and it lasts for months.

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