Mary Hartshorn
7/08/2019 8:49 AM
Show them the packaging and explain all the benefits.
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Mary Hartshorn
"Time to rock the Eco Challenge! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 551 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO23disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO24plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO40plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO24plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Mary's actions
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
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.
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).
Food
Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
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Use Reusable Water Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Pretty oh so PrettyHow can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?
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Mary Hartshorn 7/03/2019 1:51 PMWe're three days into July and I've used my glass straw soooo much already! -
Mary Hartshorn 7/02/2019 2:28 PMMy favorite time of year, ECO CHALLENGE!!!! -
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?
Mary Hartshorn 7/02/2019 2:26 PMKeep up on dishes in the break room so that people aren't discouraged to use plates/silverware by the dirty dishes piling up. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable Water BottlesUsing the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed by this bottling process?
Mary Hartshorn 7/02/2019 2:25 PMAsk friends and family to use reusable bottles, give them as gifts if they are unlikely to buy their own. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Skip the StrawHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Mary Hartshorn 7/02/2019 2:24 PMA big thing I am seeing is that Starbucks is trying to phase out straws - which I think is great but they are still using a lot of plastic in their cups. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible CupGreat job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? What's next on your list to reduce your waste?
Mary Hartshorn 7/02/2019 2:23 PMI like using my own cups - I am able to use cups that make me feel good and express myself. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable ContainersHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?