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Rachel Sides

OKC Zoo and Botanical Garden

"Let's kick plastic to the curb!"

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 626 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    12
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    31
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Rachel's actions

Bathroom

Travel Toiletries

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me.

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Bathroom

That Was a Close Shave

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

Homemade or Refillable Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products or choose plastic-free, refillable options.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Bedroom

Ditch Dryer Sheets

I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Choose Reusable Food Storage

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Plastic Free Lunch Boxes

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and containers in my family's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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Participant Feed


  • Rachel Sides's avatar
    Rachel Sides 7/12/2023 11:33 AM
    Still July? Still hate plastic!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bedroom
    Often, single-use and disposable products don't just create more trash - they also contain toxins that are bad for humans. What are some other single-use items that are harmful to humans?

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    Rachel Sides 7/06/2023 11:29 AM
    Plastic water bottles can contain toxins that are easily transfered to the consumer.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bathroom
    What have you noticed about the economic and social impact of switching to steel razors? Was there ever really a need for disposable razors, or do you think it was just a way to sell more things?

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    Rachel Sides 7/06/2023 11:28 AM
    Honestly, I don't love steel razors, but plastic sucks!

    • Michelle Grun's avatar
      Michelle Grun 7/06/2023 6:05 PM
      I just made the switch to celebrate Plastic Free July! Any tips for a newbie?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bathroom
    What did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?

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    Rachel Sides 7/06/2023 11:28 AM
    Cost savings is huge!! $$$
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bathroom
    What 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?

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    Rachel Sides 7/06/2023 11:27 AM
    Yes, this is the best way to travel!

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    Rachel Sides 7/06/2023 11:23 AM
    Plastic is the worst! Anyone have good resusable ziploc bags?