Laura Hansel

ArcStone

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
594 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

28

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

waste audit

conducted
UP TO

27

conversations

with people
UP TO

175

minutes

spent learning

Laura's actions

Plastics 101

Read Plastic-Free Challenge emails

I will read through the three emails each week to learn more about plastic and get ideas on how to use less.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Know the Numbers

The numbers #1-7 on plastics tell us a lot and can help us be better recyclers. I will learn more about what the symbols on plastics mean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Plastics 101

Estimate Your Plastic Footprint

I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Purchase Alternative Toothpaste

I will purchase toothpaste powder or toothpaste tabs in plastic-free packaging.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Plastics 101

Complete a waste audit

I will spend 10 minutes conducting a waste audit- including recyclables and compost- to understand how much plastic waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

On-the-go

Use reusable to-go containers

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

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or at work.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Avoid Harmful Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Plastics 101

What did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?
Laura Hansel 2/14/2025 2:31 PM
- 28-DAY STREAK
The hardest thing for me is avoiding plastic at the grocery store. If packaging is unavoidable with what I need, I'll get it in bulk to reduce materials.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care

Currently, 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?
Laura Hansel 2/14/2025 2:22 PM
- 28-DAY STREAK
I've tried several options: tooth tabs, powder, recyclable tubes. But I want fluoride. Has anyone had success with a composable/recyclable tooth"paste" with fluoride?

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- Krina Damien 2/15/2025 1:10 PM
  
  TEAM CAPTAIN
  
  28-DAY STREAK
  Tare Market sells Un-paste (toothpaste tablets) that have fluoride in them. I didn’t like them quite as much as Huppy (which is fluoride-free, but has nano-hydroxyapatite), but they would have the fluoride you’re looking for. I’ve also considered trying Bite toothpaste tabs and they offer a version with fluoride.
  
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- Michelle B 2/15/2025 6:47 AM
  
  24-DAY STREAK
  I haven't started my toothpaste journey yet but just wanted to say I'm impressed with your efforts!
  
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Laura Hansel 2/07/2025 2:20 PM
- 28-DAY STREAK
Over the years I've made many lifestyle changes to minimize my impact on the planet. I'll repair before repurchasing, buy secondhand before new, and limit packaging as much as possible. I can always improve and am looking forward to learning even more!

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