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Nancy Phillips

Washington County Community Corrections

"Learn and practice using alternatives to plastic. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 66 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    plastic bottle
    not sent to the landfill

Nancy's actions

Food

Swap the Snacks

I will swap 3 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Personal Care

Choose sustainable suds

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with solid bars or refillable options.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Skip Single-Use Plastic for Freezing Food

I will use reusable containers when freezing food and opt for glass or metal when purchasing new containers.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Ditch the Baggie

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will avoid 1 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Make Green Cleaners

I will make  3 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Cook Meals with Zero Plastic Waste

I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

WASH COLD, LINE DRY

I will wash my clothing in cold water and hang it to dry to reduce the amount of microplastic shedding and to prolong the life of my garments.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


  • Nancy Phillips's avatar
    Nancy Phillips 3/03/2025 7:40 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    I learned so much. I particularly like the information about microfibers in clothes and ways to reduce them.
    I am trying many suggestions, but I also learned this is very difficult becasue plastic is everywhere. I will choose 3 action steps and work on those.

  • Nancy Phillips's avatar
    Nancy Phillips 2/25/2025 8:35 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    This is the hardest challenge I have participated in. Plastic is everywhere in my life.
    I lead a busy life, and it is so convenient.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies or homemade or bulk items benefit your household?

    Nancy Phillips's avatar
    Nancy Phillips 2/25/2025 8:33 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    We get healthier snacks, we feel better about what we are eating.

    • Julie DURR's avatar
      Julie DURR 2/26/2025 5:33 AM
      • 28-DAY STREAK
      We are eating healthier and buying less wrapped fruits & veggies.

  • Nancy Phillips's avatar
    Nancy Phillips 2/10/2025 12:22 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    I had difficulty getting into the challenge last week.
    I did read the information. I am trying to use all reuseable shopping bags.