Alex Mitasev
7/31/2019 9:37 AM
I learned about many ways to reduce our plastic footprint.
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Alex Mitasev
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 656 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO26pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO8.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Alex's actions
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Family
Glass Bottle Baby
I will replace 2 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
Personal Care
Fresh as a Daisy
I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 60 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Pets
Homemade Pet Food/Treats
I will prepare my own pet food and treats to avoid plastic packaging.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
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 QUESTIONFamily Discover TogetherWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFamily Glass Bottle BabyHow can you take your commitment to sustainable living beyond yourself and your family? How can you, personally, work toward broader change?
Alex Mitasev 7/31/2019 9:36 AMI received two metal water bottles which will last much longer than plastic. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Fresh as a DaisyDo some research on the toxic side affects of aluminum deodorant. After reading the side effects, can you think of instances where you may have experienced the side effects from this form of deodorant?
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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?
Alex Mitasev 7/26/2019 8:23 AMI seek to use non-disposable plates and silverware to minimize my waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Minimize PackagingWith the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPets Homemade Pet Food/TreatsDoes making your own pet food seem like a habit you can keep up in the long term? What else can you do to reduce your use of plastic packaging that can come from taking care of your pet's needs?
Alex Mitasev 7/24/2019 12:06 PMI've been supplementing my dog's meals with home cooked food and treats. He enjoys the variety and healthy additions. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Buy Only What I NeedAs you have reduced your spending, what have you noticed about your 'health and safety' purchasing habits? How might this change your longer term purchasing decisions?
Alex Mitasev 7/24/2019 12:03 PMA great way to reduce my plastic consumption has been not buying things in the first place! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable UtensilsHow can you be an advocate for using resusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable cutlery, and how can you convince them of the need for change?
Alex Mitasev 7/01/2019 12:03 PMIt feels good to avoid single use utensils, plus traditional silverware has a much better feel