
Ashley Gaard
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 339 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO9.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.8poundspackaging waste avoided
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
Ashley's actions
Plastics 101
Estimate Your Plastic Footprint
I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.
On-the-go
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Food
Ditch the Baggie
I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.
Food
Shop the Bulk Bins
Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase 2 products from the bulk section using my own containers.
Pets
Buy Bulk Kitty Litter
I will purchase bulk cat litter where I can refill and keep using the same container.
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.
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.
Personal Care
Switch to a natural loofah or wash cloth
I will replace my synthetic loofah with a natural loofah or wash cloth.
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