Lisa Brenskelle

Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston

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Lead the Way: Shape Your Community

Share a favorite low-plastic product or tip on social media

Simple swaps or strategies can inspire others—especially when shared publicly. I will post about a favorite plastic-free product or habit on social media to help normalize sustainable choices and show others that small changes are doable and worth trying.

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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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Change the Game: Shift Systems and Policies

Switch to investments that avoid fossil fuels and plastics

Where we put our money matters. I will research and invest in companies, funds, or assets that avoid investing in fossil fuels and plastic production, aligning my finances with my values.

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Level Up: Influence Friends and Family

Invite others to join the Ecochallenge

Our actions are more powerful when we take them together. I will invite someone to join the Ecochallenge with me so we can learn and take action together.

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Participant Feed

Lisa Brenskelle 7/31/2025 8:52 AM
- TEAM CAPTAIN
Mad one change that I'm really happy about during this ecochallenge - I switched to a bamboo toothbrush that I can compost. Check out Brush with Bamboo: https://www.brushwithbamboo.com/

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Lisa Brenskelle 7/23/2025 4:52 PM
- TEAM CAPTAIN
Here is a checklist for Reducing Plastics in Our Congregations and Homes: https://blessedtomorrow.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Plastice-Free-July-Checklist-OHOF.pdf

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- Stacey Stamps 7/23/2025 6:53 PM
  - Pet Parent 🐾
  Great document with great tips. I saved it and will recommend it!
  
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Lisa Brenskelle 7/23/2025 4:51 PM
- TEAM CAPTAIN
Members of faith communities, consider signing the Multifaith Declaration on the Global Plastics Treaty : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSey5--l3nO75aYvnVUja7uD_Z4YQS31HFEZKHSlyvr1adcPvg/viewform?pli=1

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Lisa Brenskelle 7/20/2025 12:58 PM
- TEAM CAPTAIN
Here's an option to advocate for Pepsi to use less plastic: https://pirg.org/take-action/tell-pepsi-recommit-to-reducing-plastic-waste/

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- Mary Hanks 7/20/2025 7:14 PM
  - TEAM CAPTAIN
  I'd also like to ask if you're planning or recommending any cleanup events in the Houston area. Thanks again.
  
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- Mary Hanks 7/20/2025 7:13 PM
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  Done! Thanks for the opportunity, Lisa.
  
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Lisa Brenskelle 7/20/2025 12:55 PM
- TEAM CAPTAIN
For those in the Houston-Galveston area, consider attending a screening of the documentary Plastic People on Tuesday, July 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Moody Gardens in Galveston. See this link to buy tickets: https://tickets.moodygardens.com/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=ti&c=ADMISSION&fbclid=IwY2xjawLqKG5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5dGxHS0pOSFBiTUd5S1JpAR5vliOQsOnXXlGA4WXH8sdtIS5JGgLHY_yGv2NknbkMsNkiByLaCTAkrgW_Zg_aem_qcJk5Un2nhvis7xEP3uajA
Learn more about the film at: https://plasticpeopledoc.com/

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Lisa Brenskelle 7/18/2025 5:25 PM
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Came across this great graphic of where microplastics have been found in the human body: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/373192401/figure/fig2/AS:11431281188931745@1694806261261/Distribution-of-microplastics-in-the-human-body-The-abundance-and-content-of.png?utm_source=1440-st&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=view-content-pr&user_id=66c4c518600ae150759adcdc

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Lisa Brenskelle 7/12/2025 5:10 PM
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I am finally going to make the transition to a bamboo toothbrush. I've been planning to do this for a while, but I will actually order some tomorrow. Here is the company I'm going to buy them from: https://www.thegreencornerstore.com/product/brush-with-bamboo-adult-toothbrush/ This company is certified by Green America.

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- Kerry Keck 7/19/2025 1:39 PM
  Hi Lisa! You asked about the bamboo set of eating/drinking utensils. I did get from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TBGSZ4G?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1. - Kerry
  
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Lisa Brenskelle 7/08/2025 5:00 PM
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I found this sentence in a research paper on ocean pollution, including plastic pollution, quite striking: "All of the health impacts of ocean pollution fall disproportionately on vulnerable populations in the Global South – environmental injustice on a planetary scale."

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- Holgado, Clara Felisa D. 7/08/2025 5:04 PM
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  Nice!!
  
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Lead the Way: Shape Your Community

How do you choose which products or tips are worth sharing, and why do you think they matter?
Lisa Brenskelle 7/08/2025 4:54 PM
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I try to post tips that people can readily use. Here is the latest one: Recycle plastic packaging from Huggies, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, U by Kotex, Depend, Scott, Cottonelle, Viva, and Poise products for free with Terracycle. See this link: https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/huggies

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- Allison George 7/08/2025 6:01 PM
  
  Foodie 🍱
  I use Ridwell Express to recycle multi-layer plastics (resealable food bags, frozen food bags, chip bags, candy wrappers, etc.). I save them up, and stuff it all into a USPS pre-paid bag from Ridwell. It's a game now, how much can I stuff into one bag.
  
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Lisa Brenskelle 7/02/2025 9:10 AM
- TEAM CAPTAIN
signed this petition today asking that the U.S. join the Global Plastics Treaty - posting so that others can join me: https://action.earthday.org/global-plastics-treaty-us

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- Debra Debra Lee Norton Wear 7/04/2025 9:39 AM
  I am hoping to sign it too thanks for sharing this
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