Rebecca Messick
7/25/2019 4:21 PM
Then you are not wasting plastic by buying new containers
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Rebecca Messick
"To support Ford EQO Region 3 efforts in this Plastic Free Ecochallenge"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 707 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO42plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Rebecca's 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).
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
Lifestyle
Travel Toiletries
If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.
Family
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes
I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
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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Rebecca Messick 7/31/2019 1:10 PMIt's been a good challenge. -
Rebecca Messick 7/30/2019 6:05 PM
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Rebecca Messick 7/26/2019 7:28 AMChallenge is going pretty well! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Travel ToiletriesWhat is the benefit of using bar soaps or refilling your travel sized containers? Is this an action you think you will keep in your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Takeout ProHow could you mitigate issues that may arise if the restaurant does not want to let you use your own containers at first?
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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?
Rebecca Messick 7/24/2019 8:44 AMFor community events, have attendees bring their own dishes vs. providing disposable dishes -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable ContainersHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Rebecca Messick 7/24/2019 8:42 AMHave a set of reusable containers at work ready to use if for example lunch is brought in by others -
Rebecca Messick 7/23/2019 7:51 AMHow is everyone doing with the challenge today? -
Rebecca Messick 7/22/2019 3:53 PMBeen traveling today. Hard not using plastic cups -
Rebecca Messick 7/19/2019 8:58 AMIt feels good to get into the habit of not using once thru plastics.