Jessy Idiarte

Normandale Environmental Chemistry

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
147 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

6.0

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

3.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

0.9

pounds

waste avoided

Jessy's actions

At Home

Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes

I will replace my disposable cleaning wipes with a reusable brush or cloth.

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

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

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Plastics 101

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about plastic waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What are the hardest scenarios for you to avoid using bottled water? How have you been able to avoid purchasing water in these situations?
Jessy Idiarte 2/15/2026 11:38 AM
The only times when I've had a hard time avoiding using bottled water have been at special events, like concerts or games, as either I have forgotten my personal reusable bottle of water, or I just simply did not want to bring it because of laziness (I did not want to carry it all the time). Most of the time, I can avoid purchasing water at these events (as they tend to be really pricey anyway), but if I'm really thirsty, I cannot help but give in. Overall, I feel like I've been doing pretty well.

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- Lisa Hirst Carnes 2/15/2026 3:17 PM
  I find it hard avoiding water when you're in attending an in-person meeting and they ask you if you'd like a water and they bring you out a tiny plastic bottle. Can't they just serve water in a glass? Now I know not to say yes when I'm at the accountant's office.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

How have you modified your cleaning routine to make sure you aren't using disposable wipes? Are you satisfied with the results?
Jessy Idiarte 2/06/2026 10:41 AM
I have bought a reusable, washable cloth, so I don't have to keep using paper towels or disposable wipes to clean every time I spill water or sauces on kitchen counters. So far, I'm feeling very satisfied as I feel I'm doing something positive for the environment and my pockets by reducing waste and saving some money.

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