Lauren Happe

"I am passionate about protecting the environment and making small choices that add up to real change. I care about nature because it affects our health, our communities, and our future. I am participating in the Ecochallenge to hold myself accountable and build better habits that reduce my impact on the planet. Through this challenge, I want to stay consistent, learn more about sustainability, and do my part to create a healthier Earth for future generations."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
115 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

15

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

5.0

minutes

spent learning

Lauren'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 1
DAILY ACTION

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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

WASH COLD, LINE DRY

I will wash my clothing in cold water and hang it to dry to reduce the amount of microplastic shedding and to prolong the life of my garments.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Choose All-Natural Pet Toys

I will give my pets toys made of natural materials like wool, hemp, or cotton, or make our own toys from repurposed items found in our home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Pets

What reusable options have you started using to clean up pet hair?
Lauren Happe 2/02/2026 8:34 AM
I always use a vacuum when cleaning up my dogs hair off the floor.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

How do you tackle hang drying clothes during cold winter months?
Lauren Happe 2/02/2026 8:32 AM
In my laundry room I have multiple places to hang my clothes, so the cold winter months doesn't affect how I do laundry at all.

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- Bonnie Hansen 2/02/2026 2:20 PM
  I usually hang heavy items like jeans and sweat shirts to dry in my laundry room.
  
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