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Nadereh Afsharmanesh

EFP

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 636 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    30
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    20
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    46
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    25
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    63
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Nadereh's actions

Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

I will prepare 3 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

All Natural Pet Toys

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Pet Waste

I will spend 30 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Thrifty Pets

I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Lobby for Reusables

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Create Your Own Action

Upcycle

I re-label all plastic containers for other uses.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Skip the Straw
    Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

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    Nadereh Afsharmanesh 7/10/2019 6:22 PM
    More organizations are joining the movement. 

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    Nadereh Afsharmanesh 7/10/2019 6:21 PM
    All starts with one action at a time!

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    Nadereh Afsharmanesh 7/05/2019 11:37 AM
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
    Single use plastics have become normalized in our society to the point that most people don't see them as a problem. What would you say to a friend, colleague, or family member who may not understand why these disposables are an issue?

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    Nadereh Afsharmanesh 7/01/2019 11:40 AM
    Reusables are not only better choices for the environment but also save money as well!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant a Garden
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

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    Nadereh Afsharmanesh 6/21/2019 1:18 PM
    it is comforting and lower daily stress.