LoriAnn Kettler
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UP TO11conversationswith people
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
LoriAnn's actions
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.
Change the Game: Shift Systems and Policies
Learn about policies that support reducing plastics
Policy is one of the most powerful tools for reducing plastic waste at scale. I will spend 10 minutes learning about current or proposed plastic-related policies, such as bans on single-use plastics or extended producer responsibility laws, to better understand how systems can change.
Participant Feed
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LoriAnn Kettler 7/30/2025 10:05 AM- Wildlife Guardian 🦉
I have started refusing plastic bags at the store upon checking out. I will place the items back in my cart, or just use paper. It seems odd that a store would waste a plastic bag on one tiny item and a receipt. More people should be turning the bag down upon checkout. It would be a huge benefit if stores would require more items before a plastic bag is used, or just go paper only.-
Debbi Stone 7/30/2025 10:16 AM- Pet Parent 🐾
Agreed! I've also never understood why something that may actually already be in plastic needs to be put into yet another plastic bag. For example, produce that's pre-packaged doesn't need to be put into a plastic bag before being put into my reusable bag. If I took the time and energy to bring a reusable bag for multiple items in the first place, that's a good indicator that I'm not interested in "double-plastics!" ;-)
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LoriAnn Kettler 7/12/2025 6:26 AM- Wildlife Guardian 🦉
Today my sister surprised me by letting me know she purchased another portable straw. She said she saw how excited I was and purchased one for me as well. I use metal straws at home, but I am on my way to her house now, so I can use it while I am doing my running today. -
LoriAnn Kettler 7/12/2025 6:23 AM- Wildlife Guardian 🦉
I have to admit, I was a bit surprised at the responses I was receiving from my invites every day. Many people recognize items that are harmful, but then wish to continue about life as though it doesn't matter. One person can make a difference. Yesterday, I was so happy when my sister showed up at my house with a reusable straw that clips to her purse. She was so excited to show me that she was making an effort to reduce plastic.