Martha Viehmann

Faith Communities Go Green BPEcochallenge 2025

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Martha's actions

First Steps: Start with You

Learn how plastic is made

Understanding the origins of plastic helps us see its environmental impact more clearly. I will spend 10 minutes learning how plastic is made — from fossil fuels to finished product — and reflect on how that knowledge influences my choices.

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Level Up: Influence Friends and Family

Catch microplastics in laundry before they spread

Washing synthetic fabrics releases tiny plastic fibers that end up in our waterways. I will install a washing machine filter or use a microplastic-catching device to capture microplastics before they leave my home — and I will share what I did and why with others to inspire more sustainable laundry habits.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Level Up: Influence Friends and Family

Which microplastics solution did you choose? Did you learn anything interesting or surprising while deciding what to purchase?
Martha Viehmann 7/22/2025 7:05 PM
Thanks to my husband for learning about Planet Care micro plastic filter. The company takes back the filters for recycling. Next up: looking into ways to reduce the plastic in our clothes.

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Martha Viehmann 7/01/2025 12:31 PM
I would like to find additional actionable steps to reduce my use of plastic.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
First Steps: Start with You

How does understanding the origin of plastic change the way you think about using it in everyday life?
Martha Viehmann 7/01/2025 12:30 PM
Plant-based plastics. Hmm. I want to learn more about whether new types of plastic mentioned in the National Geographic video truly biodegrade--or do they leave us with nano-plastics.

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