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Barbara Theisen

Community Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 107 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    zero-waste meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    7.8
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.6
    pounds
    waste avoided
  • UP TO
    0.3
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    55
    minutes
    spent learning

Barbara's 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

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. 

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

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about plastic waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 1
DAILY 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

On-the-go

Assemble a Zero Waste Kit

I will assemble and/or use a to-go bag with cloth napkins and reusable utensils, containers, and cups to avoid disposable to-go containers and cutlery for 2 of my household members.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Shop the Bulk Bins

Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase 2 products from the bulk section using my own containers.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Swap the Snacks

I will swap 1 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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