Maggie Guevara

EFP

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
380 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

19

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

19

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Maggie's 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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Personal Care

Pretty oh so Pretty

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Maggie Guevara 7/31/2019 11:31 AM

Participating in this challenge has really helped keep me on track with better habits when it comes to shopping and eating out. I found that it was easier for me to remember keeping reusable bags handy when going grocery shopping. I paid more attention to the packaging when picking out items. Now, it's second nature for me to skip on the straw.

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Maggie Guevara 7/11/2019 11:16 AM

I've been living by the wise words of our Sustainability director, Nadereh "At Earth Friendly Products we go above and beyond the "3 Rs" in our quest to protect the earth; we add a 4th "R" in all of our sustainability initiatives: “Rethink.” . Since, she shared this any time I'm home planning the meals for the family my goal is to cook enough to where little to nothing goes into composting. I use the same logic for shopping when it comes to clothes and other items. I actually feel guilty when I operate outside of this frame of mind. This has certainly helped me in my quest to live a more sustainable life outside of work.

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