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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Marilyn Dedrick

EcoChallenge Rhinebeck

"Reducing my use of plastic. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 489 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    120
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Marilyn's actions

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Go Paperless

#70 Recycled Paper

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

#47 Bioplastic

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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Recycle Everything I Can

#55 Household Recycling

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Marilyn Dedrick 4/24/2019 6:45 PM
    still going strong! seems natural now!

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    Marilyn Dedrick 4/24/2019 6:44 PM
    Getting into the habit of always bringing reusable cups everywhere I go just in case I need one!

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    Marilyn Dedrick 4/22/2019 6:05 AM
    Doing well! The challenge has made more aware of how to be more eco-friendly as well as just how much plastic is around and being used!

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    Marilyn Dedrick 4/20/2019 8:13 AM
    getting a coffee for the last few weeks with only reusable containers

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    Marilyn Dedrick 4/18/2019 3:46 PM
    no plastic and still going strong.

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    Marilyn Dedrick 4/17/2019 7:29 AM
    It is challenging especially when traveling

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      Leola Specht 4/17/2019 7:48 AM
      We pack our own food for travels in reusable containers -- we find it healthier, cheaper and less to throw away.  I agree though about travelling - for example, only certain things are allowed through security at the ariport and if you're travelling multiple days it hard to make and bring your own stuff!

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    Marilyn Dedrick 4/14/2019 2:12 PM
    Going well! Still trying to avoid any and all plastic! I find that a lot of people appreciate the effort! Especially at coffee shops and stores!

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    Marilyn Dedrick 4/11/2019 6:16 AM
    Using reusable drink cups,  have been avoiding ordering anything that comes in plastic, and packing a lunch for work in reusable containers. 

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    Marilyn Dedrick 4/09/2019 3:05 PM
    Today I got 25 cents off of my coffee and a compliment for using a reusable coffee mug!

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    Marilyn Dedrick 4/08/2019 8:48 AM
    I am really trying to be mindful of waste and when I can be using re-usable containers in order to not use products that will end up in a landfill.