Holly Bloomquist
2/08/2023 11:21 AM
Reusable bags are convenient to use and more durable than plastic bags. The tricky part is remembering to throw them in the wash.
Holly Bloomquist
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 230 Total
Participant Impact
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up to8.6pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to2.2poundspackaging waste avoided
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up to22plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to0.2poundswaste recycled
Holly's Actions
On-the-go
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
On-the-go
Use Reusable Water Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Personal Care
Practice Low-Waste Hair Care
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditioners with a bar, refillable option, or I will make my own.
Personal Care
Switch to compostable floss
I will switch to compostable floss in a reusable container.
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
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.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionOn-the-go Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this action for you? What made it easy or difficult?
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Judy Ulrich 2/11/2023 1:51 PMGood point!
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Reflection QuestionPersonal Care Practice Low-Waste Hair CareWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner, refillable bottle options, or making your own?
Holly Bloomquist 2/02/2023 8:00 AMI've found some economic bar soaps that also have less ingredients and more natural ingredients than the body wash I was using for many years. I like experimenting with new bar soaps. -
Reflection QuestionFood Skip Single-Use Plastic for Freezing FoodHow easy or difficult have you found this task? Is there a way you could rearrange your freezer to make this work better?
Holly Bloomquist 2/02/2023 7:56 AMI started using silcone bags for food storage. I do still prefer plastic wrap for some veggies but am trying to change over to glass bowls for storage. -
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?
Holly Bloomquist 2/02/2023 7:55 AMI like preparing my own meals because it adds creativity to my day and I can add ingredients and seasoning to the level I like.