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Arlene Freeberg

VCPC Crew

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 287 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    3.2
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    1.4
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • up to
    3.0
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    0.1
    pounds
    waste recycled

Arlene's Actions

On-the-go

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Personal Care

Switch to a natural loofah or wash cloth

I will replace my synthetic loofah with a natural loofah or wash cloth.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.).

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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  • Arlene Freeberg's avatar
    Arlene Freeberg 2/20/2023 8:54 AM
    On 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.

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    Arlene Freeberg 2/17/2023 7:41 AM
    I 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 Question
    At Home Recycle Plastic Caps
    What are some things you can do to avoid using plastic bottles and plastic caps in the first place?

    Arlene Freeberg's avatar
    Arlene Freeberg 2/12/2023 2:08 PM
    I 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 Question
    Personal Care Buy Reusable Bathroom Products
    Has your experience using a reusable product changed greatly from when you used a disposable one? What are the benefits of using a reusable product?

    Arlene Freeberg's avatar
    Arlene Freeberg 2/12/2023 2:06 PM
    I am using washable reusable face cloths/make up removers.

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    Arlene Freeberg 2/10/2023 9:29 AM
    I am now hyper aware of anything I waste that is not appropriate. I donating more of what I do not need.

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    Arlene Freeberg 2/08/2023 7:02 PM
    I 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's avatar
    Arlene Freeberg 2/08/2023 7:00 PM
    I wash durable plastic bags like zip lock and reuse them

  • Arlene Freeberg's avatar
    Arlene Freeberg 2/07/2023 1:43 PM
    I am finding it hard to add new things. I already do so many of the actions suggested

    • Carolyn  Anderson 's avatar
      Carolyn Anderson 2/08/2023 11:01 AM
      I just discovered "create a custom action" to write in one that I already do. I added some information about it.