
Amy Bergerud
"My mission is to be more aware of the plastics I use everyday and to take steps to minimize their use and disposal."
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 506 Total
Participant Impact
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up to1.5pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to1.6poundspackaging waste avoided
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up to1.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to0.1poundswaste avoided
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up to0.1poundswaste recycled
Amy's Actions
On-the-go
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Personal Care
Replace My Toothbrush
I will replace 1 plastic toothbrushes in my household with recycled plastic, wood or bamboo toothbrushes.
At Home
Avoid Harmful Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).
At Home
Recycle Plastic Caps
I will recycle 1 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.
Pets
Prepare Homemade Treats
I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.
Personal Care
Purchase Alternative Toothpaste
I will purchase toothpaste powder or toothpaste tabs in plastic-free packaging, or I will make my own!
Personal Care
Switch to compostable floss
I will switch to compostable floss in a reusable container.
Personal Care
Collect My Contacts
I will collect and recycle used contact lenses and packaging through a specialized program.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will avoid 3 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.
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.
Feed
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Amy Bergerud 1/30/2023 3:01 PMI'm trying out plastic-free dental care with this starter kit - https://bitetoothpastebits.com/products/starter-kit