Samantha Bayers - U
7/08/2019 12:27 PM
no real economic benefit since i went to lush and they're expensive for these things but just feels better not wasting excess plastic on these things when there are other options.
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Samantha Bayers - U
"Plastic is bad! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 514 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO66pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO22plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO66plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Samantha 's actions
Food
Shop the Bulk Bins
I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.
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).
Lifestyle
Complete a Waste Audit
I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
Personal Care
Dam the Flow
I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Samantha Bayers - U 7/18/2019 5:46 AMIt's garbage day in my neighbourhood and seeing the mountains each house puts out is disgusting! Proud that all I have is a tiny single bag and a green bin! (which it also seems like no one in my neighbourhood owns :( ....) -
REFLECTION QUESTION
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Shop the Bulk BinsHow has buying bulk impacted the quality of the food you receive? Why do you think Western society relies more on prepackaged foods rather than buying in bulk?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable UtensilsHow can you be an advocate for using resusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable cutlery, and how can you convince them of the need for change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable ContainersHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant a GardenBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy Unpackaged ProduceWhy do you think these produce products started amassing so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?
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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.
