Rita Thorson

Prep Leadership class

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
200 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

12

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

99

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

2.2

pounds

waste avoided
UP TO

1.0

pound

packaging waste avoided
UP TO

1.0

plastic bottle

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

20

minutes

spent learning

Rita's actions

At Home

Make Green Cleaners

I will make 1 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Skip the Dryer Sheets

I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.

COMPLETED
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 4
DAILY 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 4
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Extend the Life of Electronics

Manufacturers want you to replace your phones every year. I will keep my phone for at least 3 years and make any necessary repairs or updates to keep it functioning as long as possible.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Plan a Garden

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will avoid 3 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Swap the Snacks

I will swap 4 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Rita Thorson 2/28/2026 8:45 AM
Pretty good! I like the reminder emails to check in!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

How have you modified your cleaning routine to make sure you aren't using disposable wipes? Are you satisfied with the results?
Rita Thorson 2/28/2026 8:44 AM
I use Mrs Meyers cleaner and washable rags- they work great and the cleaner smells awesome! still need to work on making my own cleaner

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Rita Thorson 2/24/2026 8:16 AM
I use my own grocery bags, so no need for plastic there. I also have a reusable water bottle and do not buy single use waterbottles.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Why do you think these products have so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?
Rita Thorson 2/24/2026 8:15 AM
Covering the product maybe protects the customer. It makes me think of the Tylenol scandal in the 80's. But less plastic is definitely better

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies or homemade or bulk items benefit your household?
Rita Thorson 2/24/2026 8:14 AM
The produce seems more fresh when buying in bulk- I am a fan!

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