Lacy Lugo

Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care

"Keeping the Environment Safe is our Priority for our future generations to come."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
276 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

23

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

18

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Lacy's actions

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 3 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 6
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 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Invest in a Pooper-Scooper

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Thrifty Pets

I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Lacy Lugo 7/31/2019 6:55 AM

I really enjoyed this challenge! It definitely made me more aware of our use of plastics, and unnecessary items! My family is better for this and hope to continue to keep items out of the landfill far past this Eco Challenge!!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Skip the Straw

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

Lacy Lugo 7/18/2019 11:26 AM

I've definitely noticed a shift in reusable straws! They now make them more appealing to any age group, ex: fun colors, materials, Etc. When they made them more appealing to any age, it naturally shifted to the use of the reusable straws.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Pets Invest in a Pooper-Scooper

How are caring for your pet and caring for the environment connected for you?

Lacy Lugo 7/17/2019 6:33 AM

Caring for my pet and environment go hand in hand. My pet benefits when our environment is kept clean and healthy; especially if they are outdoor pets and are exposed to the harsh daily air, etc.

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- Julie DeSilva 7/17/2019 10:01 AM
  
  For sure, Lacy! :)
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Swap the Snacks

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

Lacy Lugo 7/17/2019 6:28 AM

The benefits are endless, but definitely fresh fruits and veggies are a healthier option for our kiddos, without the added sugars and packaging!

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