Jamie Morneweck
7/26/2023 5:31 AM
I thought I had a much smaller impact than the score I received. Always more work to do!
July 1 - July 31, 2023
Jamie Morneweck
"A little step can make a big impact!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 855 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO13pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO6.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
Jamie's actions
Bathroom
See the Green
I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.
Kitchen
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
Kitchen
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Study
Estimate Your Ecological Footprint
I will calculate my ecological footprint, and from the results brainstorm and take action on ways I can reduce my annual footprint.
Kitchen
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Kitchen
Clean Plate Club
When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.
Kitchen
Try a New Recipe
I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.
Kitchen
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.
Bathroom
Travel Toiletries
If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me.
Bathroom
Homemade or Refillable Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products or choose plastic-free, refillable options.
Study
Numbers Everywhere
The numbers #1-7 on plastics tell us a lot - and can help us be better recyclers. I will learn what these numbers mean and which types of plastics are accepted for recycling in my area.
Study
Say No to Styrofoam
Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.
Bedroom
Sunshine Bleached
I will hang-dry my laundry to use the sun as a natural bleach alternative, or use another natural bleach alternative.
Study
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONStudyWhat did you learn about your ecological footprint by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you? What are some ways you will take action to reduce your footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenWas this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
Jamie Morneweck 7/26/2023 5:23 AMRoad snacks are always a must for road trips. We plan ahead when we go grocery shopping so that we can avoid additional costs, stops, and plastic! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenHow easy was this swap for you? Did you have any concerns before making it?
Jamie Morneweck 7/26/2023 5:22 AMIt works best when I have only a few dishes, but it's a pretty easy transition. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroomThe simple act of hang drying your laundry can be an act of mindfulness. Where else in your daily routine can you make mindfulness a practice?
Jamie Morneweck 7/26/2023 5:22 AMI use a bucket in the shower to catch water as it heats up for showers, and then use it to water plants. I save water from boiling potatoes and pasta to water plants. I was clothes in cold water and use washing sheets. I have dryer balls to reduce static cling and to reduce dry time when I do need to dry clothes. It all adds up! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenDo an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?
Jamie Morneweck 7/26/2023 5:20 AMI do not have an inventory of single-use plastics, however I try to purchase items in glass or paper whenever possible. I also use my reusable produce bags to help eliminate the need for a plastic bag when picking those items. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenWith the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?
Jamie Morneweck 7/26/2023 5:19 AMIt can be really tricky to buy produce without plastic, when that's all that is offered. I've been eating lots of melons, mangos, and pineapple, since they aren't sold in bags. Apples are sometimes sold individually, and I have reusable produce bags for them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenHow 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?
Jamie Morneweck 7/26/2023 5:17 AMI'm still figuring out bread recipes that work for me. It feels good to make my own bread, even if they aren't all winners. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONStudyWere you surprised by what the different plastic identification numbers mean? How can this information help you become a better recycler?
Jamie Morneweck 7/26/2023 5:17 AMIt isn't surprising, because I already knew this information. However, I try to reduce my plastic waste whenever possible, and will choose glass or cardboard if they are available. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBathroomWhat is the benefit of using bar soaps or refilling your travel sized containers? Is this an action you think you will keep in your life?
Jamie Morneweck 7/26/2023 5:16 AMLess waste, lighter in weight than plastic filled bottles, and less mess are all wins for using bar soaps and shampoos! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBathroomWhat did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?
Jamie Morneweck 7/26/2023 5:15 AMMaking my own cleaning products is simple and uses less harmful chemicals while cleaning just as well. Baking soda and vinegar are my go-to cleaning products!