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Christine Petersen

Community Team

"Make my daily actions more intentional and less impactful"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 165 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    9.7
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.5
    pounds
    waste avoided
  • UP TO
    0.5
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided

Christine'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

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

Shop the Bulk Bins

Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase 3 products from the bulk section using my own containers.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Plan a Garden

I will plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.

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

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

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    Christine Petersen 2/13/2026 8:15 AM
    My garden can improve the soil, so my edible plants are even healthier. Some of these plants will provide food for pollinators, and being outdoors is good for my physical and mental health.
  • 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?

    Christine Petersen's avatar
    Christine Petersen 2/09/2026 8:38 AM
    Getting my family to remember to do this, too. It will just take some practice and reminders.

    • Jeff Riegle's avatar
      Jeff Riegle 2/09/2026 9:52 AM
      Finding one that are fun and colorful help to remind everyone to use them!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How has buying bulk impacted the quality of the food you receive? Why do you think our society relies more on prepackaged foods rather than buying in bulk?

    Christine Petersen's avatar
    Christine Petersen 2/05/2026 8:12 AM
    I have to buy less each time, I think, to feel confident it's fresh. But that is doable, since I try to buy groceries several times a week with just what I plan to eat in mind.
  • 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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    Christine Petersen 2/05/2026 8:11 AM
    This was an easy one - I'd been trying to get my family to do it previously.