Debbie Berthold

Columbia Land Trust

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
429 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

57

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

19

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

19

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Debbie's actions

Waste

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Debbie Berthold 4/29/2019 8:48 AM
I spent time trying to find planting containers that were food safe. Some new planters, imported, gave off terrible chemical fumes. Not safe for growing a garden for additional health benefits. I've discovered you can find safe, stock pots and large pans at Goodwill that will be portable and much safer to grow mini vegi gardens or herb gardens. Much cheaper, too!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Debbie Berthold 4/01/2019 7:40 AM
I have an acrylic reusable straw that can be cleaned with a baby bottle brush. So far, it's lasted 4 years. I also have a large collection of reusable grocery bags that I tote to the grocery story each time. Some I've actually worn out.

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