

Arlene Freeberg
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 287 Total
Participant Impact
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up to3.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to1.4poundspackaging waste avoided
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up to3.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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up to0.1poundswaste recycled
Arlene'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 Utensils
I will keep 2 pieces of plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
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 1 of my household members.
On-the-go
reduce to go containers
I went out for lunch and instead of ordering enough to take home another meal, I split with a friend so there was nothing leftover to put in a container.
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.
Personal Care
Switch to a natural loofah or wash cloth
I will replace my synthetic loofah with a natural loofah or wash cloth.
Personal Care
Buy Reusable Bathroom Products
I will replace my [item] with a reusable [item] in the bathroom (disposable cups, makeup wipes and soap dispensers, etc.).
At Home
Swap Sponges for Longer Lasting Reusable Options
I will ditch the sponge and use a reusable or compostable option such as a brush, scrubber or dishrag instead.
At Home
Recycle Plastic Caps
I will recycle 2 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.
On-the-go
Skip the Straw
I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Feed
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Arlene Freeberg 2/20/2023 8:54 AMOn February 19 I went to an event where individuals come with items that are no longer needed from their homes, and others can take what they can use. No money was exchanged and several families were able to obtain things that they could use. -
Arlene Freeberg 2/17/2023 7:41 AMI have long been concerned about plastic waste and the environment. This challenge is the perfect way to be more mindful and get new ideas. -
Reflection QuestionAt Home Recycle Plastic CapsWhat are some things you can do to avoid using plastic bottles and plastic caps in the first place?
Arlene Freeberg 2/12/2023 2:08 PMI use my own refillable water bottles and I think I can say that I have used less than five plastic water bottles in the last 6 months. -
Reflection QuestionPersonal Care Buy Reusable Bathroom ProductsHas your experience using a reusable product changed greatly from when you used a disposable one? What are the benefits of using a reusable product?
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Arlene Freeberg 2/10/2023 9:29 AMI am now hyper aware of anything I waste that is not appropriate. I donating more of what I do not need. -
Arlene Freeberg 2/08/2023 7:02 PMI wash durable plastic bags like zip lock and reuse them. I have a method to use certain ones for cleaner foods and others that may end up in trash if I don't think it is safe to reuse. -
Arlene Freeberg 2/08/2023 7:00 PMI wash durable plastic bags like zip lock and reuse them -
Arlene Freeberg 2/07/2023 1:43 PMI am finding it hard to add new things. I already do so many of the actions suggested-
Carolyn Anderson 2/08/2023 11:01 AMI just discovered "create a custom action" to write in one that I already do. I added some information about it.
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