Kym McCutcheon

Washington County Staff

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
572 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

4.3

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

0.6

pounds

waste avoided
UP TO

1.4

pounds

packaging waste avoided
UP TO

160

minutes

spent learning

Kym's actions

At Home

REUSE TRASH BAGS BEFORE PURCHASING NEW

I will reuse existing bags such as pet food bags, grocery bags, or online shopping bags to line my trash bins (or go without plastic liners) and offset using as many new bags as possible.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Skip the Dryer Sheets

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Ditch the Baggie

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Ditch the Plastic Wrap

I will ditch plastic wrap and use reusable containers, lids or wraps instead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Shop Used

I will buy secondhand goods to reduce the demand for new plastic products and avoid packaging.

COMPLETED 21
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

On-the-go

Recycle at Work

I will recycle my plastic containers at work, and if I can't find a recycling bin I'll bring the item home with me.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Say no to “Flushable wipes”

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY 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

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?

Kym McCutcheon 2/13/2025 11:40 AM
- 28-DAY STREAK
Good, I am trying hard to stay focused and continue being mindful of my actions.

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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?
Kym McCutcheon 2/13/2025 11:39 AM
- 28-DAY STREAK
Sometimes it is hard when in a hurry, because the plastic bag can make things faster.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

What kinds of items have been easy for you to find used? What has been hard?
Kym McCutcheon 2/13/2025 11:34 AM
- 28-DAY STREAK
I often shop second-hand and thrift stores for most of my clothing needs.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
On-the-go

Does your workplace have a good recycling program? What could be improved?
Kym McCutcheon 2/13/2025 11:23 AM
- 28-DAY STREAK
Yes, we have multiple recycle containers throughout the building.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Which method did you try? Do you prefer reusable containers or reusable wraps?
Kym McCutcheon 2/03/2025 8:30 AM
- 28-DAY STREAK
We have been swapping out all our plastic storage containers for glass. It seemed a bit daunting at first, but now it seems very easy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

How difficult (or easy!) has it been for you to cut dryer sheets from your laundry routine?
Kym McCutcheon 2/03/2025 8:28 AM
- 28-DAY STREAK
This was very easy once I tried it, and now we use wool dryer balls instead.

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- Ashlee Kephart 2/03/2025 9:11 AM
  
  28-DAY STREAK
  I use wool dryer balls too; they last for quite a while.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

What are some of the challenges or benefits you have experienced using reused bags instead of a bag purposely designed to hold trash?
Kym McCutcheon 2/03/2025 8:27 AM
- 28-DAY STREAK
Sometimes it is hard to finding bags to use.

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