Allison Spears

Washington County Staff

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
663 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

20

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

4.0

pounds

packaging waste avoided
UP TO

6.2

pounds

waste recycled
UP TO

120

minutes

spent learning

Allison'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 20
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

Food

Ditch the Baggie

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

COMPLETED
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 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Recycle Plastic Bags

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 5 plastic bags per day bringing them to a drop-off or special pickup

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Choose Natural Clothing Fibers

I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic or spandex.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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