

Brenda Salgado
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 380 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0plastic strawnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO6.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO3.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Brenda's actions
Kitchen
Glass Bottle Baby
I will replace 3 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
Bathroom
Travel Toiletries
If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.
Bedroom
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing and bedding made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
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.
Kitchen
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes
I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and containers in my family's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
Kitchen
Clean Plate Club
When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.
Bathroom
Brush with Bamboo
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Study
Learn about Plastic Production
Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.
Study
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Kitchen
Go Strawless
I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Kitchen
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
Kitchen
Fill a Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Participant Feed
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Brenda Salgado 7/19/2023 12:02 PMMy ecochallenge is improving bit by bit. I'm very aware of recycling where ever I can -- at work and at home. I am excersing my recycling muscle every day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenHow can you take your commitment to sustainable living beyond yourself and your family? How can you, personally, work toward broader change?
Brenda Salgado 7/07/2023 3:03 PMI have a young daughter and I can be a mentor to her and her friends when they observe me using less plastic or no plastic at all. I believe and hope that my actions will be duplicated by them. I am always speaking of recycling and picking up rubbish when they see it. So the people around me know how much this way of living means to me. -
Brenda Salgado 7/07/2023 2:56 PMI just began my challenge but I've been recycling plastic for a very long time now. But this website has energized me with so much new information. So much to read, so much to learn. -
Brenda Salgado 7/07/2023 9:33 AMI have purchased glass bottles to replace cleaning sprays at home. I am work in progress. It's the small changes that will yield huge results. Feels amazing to be doing my part.