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Susan k

ArcStone

"My goal is to go plastic free."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 208 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.8
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.4
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    2.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent learning

Susan's actions

Food

Ditch the Baggie

I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Personal Care

Switch to a natural loofah or wash cloth

I will replace my synthetic loofah with a natural loofah or wash cloth.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Make Green Cleaners

I will make  2 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Plastics 101

Rags

My husband works at a hospital and they use cloth rags in surgery-many of the un used ones are thrown out-he is now bringing the unused ones(that would be discarded)home and I’m using for cleaning and in place of paper towels.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


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    Susan k 2/27/2025 8:33 AM
    Just returned from our community compost bin-

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    Susan k 2/10/2025 9:07 PM
    It’s not always easy to find skincare products in non plastic containers. I have allergies and can only use certain products-there are no refill options to reuse containers. Frustrating.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    Which household cleaners did you try making? Have you been able to simplify your cleaning routine?

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    Susan k 2/05/2025 7:40 PM
    General cleaning solution- vinegar 3T. (you can buy vinegar in a glass bottle), 1t. dishwashing liquid, water

    Pour this in a glass spray bottle. Add essential oil if you like. I use this cleaner for most things.

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    Susan k 2/04/2025 7:50 PM
    This is good motivation. I learned a lot of things about "hopeful recycling." I will be more careful about what actually gets recycled.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    When is it hardest not to use a plastic bag? What can motivate you to stick to your goal in those cases?

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    Susan k 2/04/2025 7:48 PM
    I have often used ziplock bags for toiletries when traveling- I do reuse them as I leave them in my bag. Invest in stashed bags.