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Gloria Hertel

Wagner

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 286 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.7
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    4.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.6
    pounds
    waste avoided
  • UP TO
    17
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Gloria's actions

At Home

Skip the Dryer Sheets

I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Choose Plastic-Free Deodorant

I will use deodorant that is a plastic-free bar, in a tin or a jar, or I will make my own.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Use Plastic-Free Beauty Packaging

I will use beauty products that come in plastic-free packaging or refillable packaging.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

On-the-go

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Pack a Lunch

I will skip eating out and bring a lunch from home in reusable containers.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 2
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

Food

Ditch the plastic baggies or wrap

I will ditch zippered plastic bags and/or plastic wrap and switch to reusable containers or wrap for food storage.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


  • Gloria Hertel's avatar
    Gloria Hertel 2/24/2026 12:22 PM
    This month is almost over, and I find myself much more conscientious about the decisions I am making when they pertain to plastic usage - particularly when I am shopping.
  • 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?

    Gloria Hertel's avatar
    Gloria Hertel 2/18/2026 11:40 AM
    When traveling, we always have to pack several or bring a jug or water from home to refill on the go, when it would be easier to just buy a bottle at the gas station.

    • Mark Windels's avatar
      Mark Windels 2/19/2026 4:10 AM
      Good morning, Gloria. Thank you for doing your part in reducing our plastic waste. :-)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    On-the-go
    What are some of the unexpected benefits of bringing your own lunch?

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    Gloria Hertel 2/18/2026 11:38 AM
    It is cheaper and I feel better after eating, because I know what the ingredients are.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care
    With 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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    Gloria Hertel 2/11/2026 11:26 AM
    The bar shampoo fits easier in the shower stall and I really like the results. I won't be going back to my regular bottled shampoo.

    • Gloria Hertel's avatar
      Gloria Hertel 2/13/2026 6:01 AM
      Hi Lily. It is from a company called Spinster Sisters. They are small woman owned company in Golden, CO. Again, I found their product on Grove.

    • Lily Keire's avatar
      Lily Keire 2/13/2026 3:40 AM
      Please tell us the brand of bar soap you bought. I'd like to try that, too.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    How difficult (or easy!) has it been for you to cut dryer sheets from your laundry routine?

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    Gloria Hertel 2/11/2026 11:23 AM
    Easier than I anticipated, I am using reusable dryer balls and actually appreciate my clothing feeling cleaner.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care
    What benefits have you noticed after switching deodorant? Softer skin? Better scent? More peace of mind?

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    Gloria Hertel 2/11/2026 11:18 AM
    Easy to replace the product in the tin.

    • Jeff Riegle's avatar
      Jeff Riegle 2/11/2026 12:49 PM
      Which one did you go with? What was the reasoning (if any)?