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Allie Tilson

National Aquarium

"Taking steps to improve"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,075 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    185
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    2.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Allie's actions

Bedroom

Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

See the Green

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Bathroom

That Was a Close Shave

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bedroom

Eco Detergent

I will use laundry detergent that is packaged in glass or aluminum, or an alternative like soap nuts.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Bedroom

Catch Those Microfibers

I will use a microfiber catcher in my laundry, or install a microfiber filter for my washing machine.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

Sustainable Suds: Pet Edition

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar or refillable shampoo option.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden using as little plastic as possible and to save from the plastic used buying herbs and veggies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Clean Plate Club

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Study

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Study

Cleanup Coordination

Spend 1 hour learning about the Nature Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup resources and best practices for hosting a cleanup.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Study
    As you have reduced your spending, what have you noticed about your 'health and safety' purchasing habits? How might this change your longer term purchasing decisions?

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    Allie Tilson 7/19/2023 12:33 PM
    I'm already pretty frugal when it comes to non-food purchases (big sweet tooth). While it is good reduce purchasing, it is also important to not take it too far. For example, sometimes you just need new underwear.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

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    Allie Tilson 7/19/2023 12:27 PM
    It certainly makes me look around and notice more about my community. Following a trail of trash has also led me to go to new places in my neighborhood.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen
    How easy was this swap for you? Did you have any concerns before making it?

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    Allie Tilson 7/17/2023 5:25 AM
    It was very easy. The pods from A Drop in the Ocean work well. My issue is remembering to order more. Often I will run out and then go to the convenient option "just for now" and fall out of the habit.

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      Kimberly Lombardozzi 7/17/2023 8:32 AM
      Thanks for sharing. I just ordered the laundry detergent. The produce bags look interesting also. When they are back in stock, I'll try them out!
  • 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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    Allie Tilson 7/16/2023 2:27 PM
    This was the very first plastic free July pledge I tried many years ago and it failed. I finally decided to give it another try with a different product and was pleasantly surprised. So far so good. I think I will use it again.

    • Ginni La Rosa-Ponsini's avatar
      Ginni La Rosa-Ponsini 7/16/2023 8:21 PM
      Congrats! I was intimidated by the safety razor and blades for a few years too, but now that I've gotten comfortable with it I'll never go back to plastic razors! It's a bit of a learning curve, but I think it's worth it :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bedroom
    Was this an easy or difficult swap for you to make? Did you have any concerns before making the swap?

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    Allie Tilson 7/14/2023 3:23 PM
    We tried detergent sheets. They smell really nice.

    • Ginni La Rosa-Ponsini's avatar
      Ginni La Rosa-Ponsini 7/14/2023 7:47 PM
      Which brand do you use? Are they effective at cleaning your clothes the same way as your previous detergent? I've tried one type before with mixed results and want to hear other people's thoughts. Thanks!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

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    Allie Tilson 7/14/2023 3:01 PM
    It's nice to have a good use for the rain barrel.

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    Allie Tilson 7/12/2023 5:03 PM
    Husband called to stop and buy a couple things for dinner. Of course I didn't have any totes with me so I carried everything out in my hands. Employee asked and I explained it was plastic free July! (And to join the aquarium team)

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      Patricia Jonas 7/13/2023 4:16 AM
      When I see people leaving the store with their items in their hands, I secretly hope that they are jugglers and will show us their skills!!! But good on you to help recruit for the team!

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    Allie Tilson 7/11/2023 10:47 AM
    Hallie's Lunch and Learn about hosting a cleanup and the Nature Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup data was great! Thanks for sharing the information and providing a space for us to gain points!

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    Allie Tilson 7/10/2023 7:02 AM
    I usually pick up litter as I go throughout my day. Now, I'm finding that I need to plan it out a bit around the heat and humidity.

    • Ginni La Rosa-Ponsini's avatar
      Ginni La Rosa-Ponsini 7/10/2023 6:05 PM
      I agree that it's a challenge in the summer! My work commute involves a substantial walk that often has trash lying around, but it's been trickier to plan it since I'm on vacation this week...

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    Allie Tilson 7/05/2023 2:40 PM
    Got through a 4th of July BBQ with no plastic wear or disposable plates!