Alex E

Aquarium of the Bay

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220 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

5.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Alex's actions

Lifestyle

Travel Smart

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 2
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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Make Your Own

I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care Lather Up

What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?

Alex E 7/14/2019 8:40 AM

I recently purchased a shampoo bar and a body scrub bar from Lush. No plastic packaging and made with natural, sustainable ingredients.

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Alex E 7/14/2019 8:36 AM

I use mesh bags for produce instead of the plastic ones provided. I buy a lot of produce and in the past month of using the mesh reusable bags I have saved countless plastic bags from going to the landfill.

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Alex E 7/04/2019 3:33 PM

I bring my lunch in a stainless steel bento box almost every day, as well as bring my reusable water bottle and coffee thermos to work every day.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Make Your Own

How do you feel about being more involved in the food preparation process? Joyful, overwhelmed, engaged, empowered? What are the benefits of choosing to process or produce your own food instead of buying it pre-processed?

Alex E 6/24/2019 5:44 PM

I am starting to make my own bread. Not only does it save plastic packaging and money, it also challenges me to try new recipes and to become a better baker!

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