

Sarah Anderson
"My mission is to be more conscious of my plastic waste in hopes to reduce my footprint."
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 446 Total
Participant Impact
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up to17pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to11disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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up to6.0poundspackaging waste avoided
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up to6.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to6.0pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Sarah's Actions
Food
Stop Buying Water
I will stop buying water and instead use water from the tap or invest in a water filter if water quality is a concern.
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.
Food
Ditch the Plastic Wrap
I will ditch plastic wrap and use reusable containers, lids or wraps instead.
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.
Food
Ditch the Baggie
I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will avoid 1 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.
Food
Shop the Bulk Bins
Each trip to the grocery store I will purchase 5 products from the bulk section using my own containers.
On-the-go
Visit a packaging-free store
I will visit a co-op or zero waste store to check out my local options for bulk products and plastic-free items.
On-the-go
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
On-the-go
Use A Reusable Mug or Collapsible Cup
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
Feed
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Sarah Anderson 2/27/2023 7:19 AMThis weekend I picked up reusable produce bags from buy nothing. I feel like that deserves double the points - right? -
Sarah Anderson 2/24/2023 6:58 AMMy plastic free challenge is going well. I am really excited to bee learning new ways to lessen my contribution to landfills, and hope this consciousness can carry through for months and years to come. It is really fun to have the challenge be so localized to my community. -
Sarah Anderson 2/22/2023 2:53 PMIt is going well. I love being more intentional about my plastic use, and find myself being more conscious of my plastic footprint. -
Sarah Anderson 2/21/2023 9:40 AMWhat are everyone's favorite things to buy from the bulk bins?? What is underrated??-
Sarah Holmberg 2/22/2023 12:50 PMI always get coffe! -
Ruth McGuire-Schoff 2/21/2023 1:18 PMPopcorn and coffee!
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Reflection QuestionOn-the-go Use A Reusable Mug or Collapsible CupGreat job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? Are there any situations where you still struggle to use a reusable mug?
Sarah Anderson 2/17/2023 7:30 AMI think those last minute coffee runs are always tricky to remember the mug. -
Reflection QuestionOn-the-go Use Reusables at WorkWhat has been the easiest thing about using reusables at work, and what has been the hardest? Have you convinced any of your colleagues to join you in using reusables?
Sarah Anderson 2/17/2023 7:30 AMIt is nice that we have a kitchen/sink. I am able to rinse things out with out putting them dirty back into my bag. -
Reflection QuestionFood Shop the Bulk BinsHow has buying bulk impacted the quality of the food you receive? Why do you think our society relies more on prepackaged foods rather than buying in bulk?
Sarah Anderson 2/17/2023 7:02 AMI think it all has to do with our rushed culture. People don't like to take the extra minute to scoop their own oats, label the bag, etc. I think there is a bit of a barrier to access as well, because containers cost a lot of money. -
Reflection QuestionFood Buy Unpackaged ProduceWhy do you think these products have so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?
Sarah Anderson 2/17/2023 7:01 AMI think pre-packaged produce helps the producer sell in bulk. It tricks the consumer into thinking they need 8 apples, for example. -
Reflection QuestionFood Make Your OwnHow 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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Reflection QuestionFood Ditch the Plastic WrapWhich method did you try? Do you prefer reusable containers or reusable wraps?
Sarah Anderson 2/14/2023 8:06 AMI like reusable containers! I am not sure how to best clean my beeswax wraps.