Teresa Boushay
"There is no Planet B - "Disposable" needs to be removed from the lexicon of manufacturing and consumerism. Supporting R&D into replacing single-use plastics with earth-sustaining innovative technology "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 820 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO132gallons of waterhave been saved
Teresa 's actions
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Nature
LEARN ABOUT NATIVE BEES
I will read about native bees and take an action to help them.
Food
Reduce Food Waste
I will reduce food waste by carefully filling my plate and only taking what I can eat.
Water
REDUCE WATER FOR CLOTHES
I will wear clothes until they are dirty and only run the washing machine for full loads.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Sustainable Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit related to sustainability and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Sustainable Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Waste
SHOP USED FIRST
I will shop used first when purchasing clothing or supplies.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying and using toxic plastics.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Energy
CHECK OUT THE CHELAN PUD WEBSITE
I will spend 10 minutes checking out all the energy-saving opportunities on Chelan PUD's web page, ConservationMakesCents.org.
Nature
COLLECT PLASTIC IN THE ENVIRONMENT
I will take a walk to collect plastic in my environment, outside my house, in waterways, etc.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Participant Feed
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Teresa Boushay 5/13/2019 9:59 AMSpent my mother's day shopping for supplies for my new house. We had much fun @ Second Use in Tacoma looking through all the used house/building parts - knowing I'm giving a discarded object new life, keeping it out of the land-fill and not buying cheap stuff made in China!!
https://seconduse.com/
Found a bathroom vanity and matching shelf with a towel rack, heavy-duty knobs/drawer pulls for said objects. and other bathroom accessories.
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Teresa Boushay 5/07/2019 11:47 AM -
Teresa Boushay 4/18/2019 3:27 PMWatched the Plastic Ocean on Tuesday night at the Museum. If that isn't enough to curb plastic usage, I don't know what is.
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Teresa Boushay 4/17/2019 1:14 PMGetting the Eco-Energizers ready to ignite this Challenge!