Erica Brown

Greensboro Science Center

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
310 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

14

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Erica 's actions

Food

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Start Composting

Do an inventory of how much food waste you would save from going to the landfill if you start composting all of the time. What are the added benefits of having compost that is readily accessible?

Erica Brown 7/24/2019 5:44 PM

As a vegetarian, a LOT of my trash is stuff that can be composted. Since I’m attempting to grow some of my own food in our little garden, it just makes sense that I make my own compost. I won’t have to buy it (it’s sold in plastic bags) and I’ll save room in my own trash bag to put only the things that really need to go to the landfill. Win!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Swap the Snacks

How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?

Erica Brown 7/17/2019 6:48 PM

Most prepackaged snacks are junk food, so swapping them for fresh fruits is an eco friendly and healthier option. I’m still struggling a bit with the fact that a lot of fruits my kids eat come in plastic containers. I am successfully growing my own strawberries, though!

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Erica Brown 7/17/2019 6:44 PM

Redeemed all of my credit card points for Amazon gift cards and now have a compost bin coming my way!!!

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Erica Brown 7/02/2019 6:28 PM

I can’t figure out how to reply to just you, Alison, so I guess I just do a new post??? It was the one on Sandy Ridge Road. It’s a lot closer than I realized and conveniently located near Triad Park if I have to bribe the kids to go...

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Erica Brown 7/01/2019 5:40 AM

Went to the farmer's market this weekend to prepare... Was disappointed to find that when I bought a pint of blueberries (in a paper container), they dumped the contents into a plastic bag and kept the container. Next time, I'm bringing my own Tupperware! Live and learn.

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- Alison Manka 7/02/2019 8:59 AM
  
  Boo... good to know. I will bring my own too! Which market did you go to?
  
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