Kendra Rysan

City of Bloomington Plastic Busters

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
538 Total

Participant Impact

up to

12

zero-waste meals

consumed
up to

24

pounds of CO2

have been saved
up to

0.5

pounds

packaging waste avoided
up to

2.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
up to

9.0

pieces of litter

picked up
up to

0.7

pounds

waste avoided

Kendra's Actions

At Home

Choose Natural Clothing Fibers

I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic or spandex.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Pick Up Plastic Litter

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of plastic litter each day and dispose of it responsibly.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook Meals with Zero Plastic Waste

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Reuse Trash Bags Instead of Purchasing New

I will reuse existing bags such as pet food bags, grocery bags, or online shopping bags instead of buying new bags to line my trash containers.

Completed
One-Time Action

At Home

Plan a Garden

I will plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.

Completed
One-Time Action

At Home

Extend the Life of Electronics

Manufacturers want you to replace your phones every year. I will keep my phone for at least 3 years and make any necessary repairs or updates to keep it functioning as long as possible.

Completed
One-Time Action

At Home

Make Green Cleaners

I will make 2 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

Completed
One-Time Action

Feed

Reflection Question
Community Pick Up Plastic Litter

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

Kendra Rysan 2/14/2023 6:05 AM

This has been the perfect week to pick up litter because the snow has been melting and revealing trash that was previously buried under snow. I've been thinking about our waterways too - storm drains run straight to the river and so does any garbage that gets caught up in them.

I previously did the Zero Waste Challenge and so I was already doing many of the things this challenge suggests. Picking up litter has been a way to push me further and outside of my own home.

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Kendra Rysan 2/10/2023 8:41 AM

Today I sewed up a pair of jeans that had a hole in them. While more indirectly related to plastic (plastic-based fibers and such), it was a good step in terms of waste reduction, since textiles are rarely recycled and a large environmental pollutant.

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Kendra Rysan 2/03/2023 5:55 AM

I made my own tofu yesterday! Since I don't eat much meat, tofu is a great protein source, but I always hate how it comes in plastic. I saved a couple of the containers it typically comes in and used them as molds. I'm planning to grow soybeans in my garden this year, so I'm excited to take it to the next level and make tofu from home-grown soybeans.

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Reflection Question
At Home Plan a Garden

Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

Kendra Rysan 2/01/2023 7:19 AM

More exercise and time outside. Fresher, more nutritious food. A sense of pride for creating something. Less carbon emission since food will not need to be transported. Not having to mow a useless lawn.

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