Jon Gruhlke
2/02/2024 4:14 AM
it was difficult to find plastic free toothpaste but now I've found a dealer shouldn't be a issue.
February 1 - February 29, 2024
Jon Gruhlke
"Go Green Team!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 869 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO41advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO125disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO19minutesspent learning
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UP TO217pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO71plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.9poundswaste avoided
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UP TO18pounds of CO2have been saved
Jon's actions
Kids
Discover Together
I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on reasons to avoid plastic and how we will do it.
Personal Care
Have Waste-Free Periods
I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads instead of a disposable option.
Personal Care
Purchase Alternative Toothpaste
I will purchase toothpaste powder or toothpaste tabs in plastic-free packaging.
On-the-go
Use A Reusable Mug or Cup
I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
At Home
Ditch the Plastic Dry Cleaning Bags
I will call ahead to ask if I can bring my own garment bag to the dry cleaner or request no bag.
At Home
Skip the Dryer Sheets
I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.
On-the-go
Say no to Styrofoam
Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can.
Personal Care
Use Plastic-Free Beauty Packaging
I will use beauty products that come in plastic-free packaging or refillable packaging.
On-the-go
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 10 pieces of plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
On-the-go
Use reusable to-go containers
I will use a restaurant's deposit system for reusable cups and/or takeout containers.
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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Jon Gruhlke 2/02/2024 4:18 AMjust noticing the amount of waste that can be reduced is just amazing. I hope this challenge helps everyone. -
Jon Gruhlke 2/02/2024 4:15 AMit has been very exiting and challenging going plastic free but thinking of the future benefits should keep it going. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Purchase Alternative ToothpasteCurrently, most of the packaging for toothpaste is plastic. What has been your experience using plastic-free toothpaste options? How can you advocate for more alternatives through your purchasing power and influence in community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Have Waste-Free PeriodsWhat are the economic and personal benefits of this switch for you?
Jon Gruhlke 2/02/2024 4:11 AMgoing through waste free periods has been hard but I feel economic benefits will follow. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKids Discover TogetherHow did conversations with your family about reducing plastic use go? What common values or motivations do you have to take action together?
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Jon Gruhlke 2/01/2024 4:17 AMI have found it very easy to reduce or quit plastics all together. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Use Plastic-Free Beauty PackagingWith the change in your products and routine, do you feel your appearance has also changed, or do your new products achieve the same outcomes?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAt Home Skip the Dryer SheetsHow difficult (or easy!) has it been for you to cut dryer sheets from your laundry routine?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONOn-the-go Say no to StyrofoamWhy do you think Styrofoam is still so common despite what we know about its health effects? How do you think we can collectively move away from using it?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONOn-the-go Use reusable to-go containersWhat did you think about your experience with the returnable container system?