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Jamie Russell

Team Roseville

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 212 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.6
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    0.4
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning

Jamie's 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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Complete a waste audit

I will spend 15 minutes conducting a waste audit- including recyclables and compost- to understand how much plastic waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Make Your Own

I will try a new recipe or food preparation method, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

COMPLETED 3
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

Plastics 101

Estimate Your Plastic Footprint

I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Plastics 101

Learn about bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastic

I will learn about what different descriptions and marketing terms mean when used on plastics.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Plastics 101

Stop "wishcycling"

Contamination makes the recycling process more difficult. I will review which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my county and recycle only those items. 

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?


  • Jamie Russell's avatar
    Jamie Russell 2/26/2025 4:50 PM
    Appreciate this challenge for the awareness it raises in me me not only to plastic use, but the use of products and "stuff" in general. Good time to make changes.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How do you feel about being more involved in the food preparation process? Joyful, overwhelmed, engaged, empowered? What are the benefits of choosing to process or produce your own food instead of buying it pre-processed?

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    Jamie Russell 2/24/2025 10:38 AM
    I made homemade yogurt. Excited About not wasting plastic tubes!

    • Krina Damien's avatar
      Krina Damien 2/24/2025 10:56 AM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • 28-DAY STREAK
      I love making homemade yogurt! Try different starters/yogurt brands, if you haven't already. You will get slightly different flavors with your yogurt at home!

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    Jamie Russell 2/21/2025 4:20 AM
    I'm struggling to get my family to be more conscience of buying plastic. Olive oil, for example. No reason to but a plastic bottle when the glass one is on the shelf right next to it. I'm tempted to return the item. Little vent session here. Keep leading by example? Maybe that's the answer. Oof.

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      Krina Damien 2/21/2025 10:35 AM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • 28-DAY STREAK
      My hubbie does stuff like that periodically. When I start to get upset about it, I just tell myself that I will get the better option next time. And even cutting waste by some percentage is better than nothing! Hang in there!

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      Jenny Wood 2/21/2025 8:29 AM
      Hang in there! Any progress is good and once you know better, you do better! Leading by example is definitely a great way to start! ;)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Plastics 101
    What might you do differently since learning about bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastic?

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    Jamie Russell 2/16/2025 8:21 AM
    I was unaware of the intricacies of compostable plastic. I assumed it was a straight forward break down process, but it seems it is more complicated. I'll have to think harder about using replacement products.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    On-the-go
    How difficult was this action for you? What made it easy or difficult?

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    Jamie Russell 2/12/2025 4:03 PM
    The most difficult part of asking for no bag is to remember to say it before the clerk bags your stuff! Always feel bad telling them after the fact that I do not need the bag.


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    Jamie Russell 2/09/2025 8:54 AM
    Ordered compostable sandwich baggies for my husband who tries, but can't seem to give us the plastic Ziploc bags. We will see how the works out. 🤞

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    Jamie Russell 2/09/2025 8:52 AM
    Made homemade granola and banana bread. Both are a hit.

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    Jamie Russell 2/09/2025 8:48 AM
    Orders reusable "paper towels" to cut back on actual paper towels. I have used reusable napkins for years, so overdue for the next step. Also ordered laundry detergent sheets...not plastic and lighter to ship vs powder detergent.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Plastics 101
    What did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?

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    Jamie Russell 2/01/2025 4:07 AM
    Not surprised at the result. Did better on average than the rest of the world, but lots of room for improvement! Cosmetics/toiletries and food in plastic wrappings seem to be the hardest for our family to swap out for more environmentally friendly packaging.