Edward Ball
7/24/2019 8:32 AM
I always turn down a straw when ordering a drink at Restaurants.
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Edward Ball
"Make the world a better place through recycle awareness and eliminating waste."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 52 TOTAL
Edward's actions
Community
Visit A Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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.
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Skip the StrawHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Visit A Waste Management FacilityLandfills and recycling centers tell us a lot about our communities and purchasing habits. What did you glean from your visit?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusables at WorkIt is often true that we only have control over our own actions and not the collective community. How can you lead by example when it comes to switching disposables for reusable dishes in your community?
Edward Ball 7/24/2019 8:28 AMI bring my Yetti with water into work everyday and fill up with water when empty. No use of cans or other bottles.