

Carole Adams
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 30 THIS WEEK
- 330 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0low-plastic mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0plastic footprintcalculated
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UP TO19plastic itemsavoided
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UP TO22minutesspent learning
Carole's actions
First Steps: Start with You
Understand Plastic’s Impact on My Health
Plastics can leach harmful chemicals into food, water, and the air we breathe. I will spend 5 minutes learning about the health impacts of plastic exposure and explore safer swaps — like choosing glass or stainless steel over plastic for food storage and drinking water.
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Understand plastic labels
Those recycling numbers and symbols can be confusing. I will spend 5 minutes learning what different plastic labels mean, including what can and can’t be recycled, to make more informed choices when I shop.
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Estimate My Plastic Consumption
Understanding my plastic footprint is a powerful first step toward making change. I will complete a short online plastic calculator, like the one from rePurpose Global, to estimate my annual plastic use and explore ways to reduce it.
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Swap one product for a refillable or plastic-free option
Even small swaps can add up to big impact. I will replace one product I use regularly — like soap, cleaning spray, or snacks — with a refillable or plastic-free version.
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Put reusables where I'll remember them
Reusables only help if we use them! I will set up a system that helps me remember my reusable bags, bottles, containers, or utensils — whether that means keeping them by the door, in my car, or in my bag.
First Steps: Start with You
Try one low-plastic meal
From plastic-wrapped produce to takeout containers, food is one of the biggest sources of single-use plastic. I will enjoy one meal using ingredients and tools that minimize plastic packaging — opting for items in aluminum, paper, steel cans, or glass jars instead of plastic. I’ll also use a water refill station instead of single-use bottles to keep the meal as plastic-free as possible.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFirst Steps: Start with YouWhat surprised you the most about the health impacts of plastic exposure, and how might this new understanding influence the choices you make around food storage and everyday products?
Carole Adams 7/07/2025 6:12 AMI plan to use my beeswax cover versus Saran Wrap when microwaving food going forward. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFirst Steps: Start with YouWhat routines or habits help you remember to use reusables, and what challenges have you run into?
Carole Adams 7/01/2025 11:30 AMI keep a reusable shopping bag in my car at all times. I also keep a large stash of reusable shopping bags in same place in pantry for weekly grocery haul.