Food packaging waste is my biggest opportunity. I don't use that much, but, I'd like to be zero waste. I'm going to try one item at a time.
Bee Squared
"Save the World - A Little at a Time"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 589 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO30disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO45pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO18plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Bee's actions
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
Food
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Community
Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral
I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
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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Bee Squared 7/31/2019 12:26 PMI wish I could have done more this month. It's summer and we're all busy. Maybe I'll start a new challenge and really do a lot more. -
Bee Squared 7/31/2019 12:25 PMI had to use a plastic spoon today. :-( -
Bee Squared 7/30/2019 1:14 PMLast stretch. Maybe I'll clean up the beach in a little bit. :-) -
Bee Squared 7/22/2019 6:18 PMJust about a week to go. Lets do this! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutralWhat did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?
Bee Squared 7/16/2019 9:42 AMI couldn't fin that survey but I found this one: https://www.earthday.org/thank-you-16/
Food packaging waste is my biggest opportunity. I don't use that much, but, I'd like to be zero waste. I'm going to try one item at a time. -
Bee Squared 7/16/2019 9:31 AMMaybe I'll set up a clean up effort at my home. Will you join me? hehe. -
Bee Squared 7/15/2019 10:47 AMMy reusable cup thing is going well. It's going beyond that is really challenging me.-
Kim Harris 7/15/2019 11:34 AMOne day at a time. We've all got a lifetime of habits to change, so don't be hard on yourself! :-)
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Bee Squared 7/10/2019 6:24 AMUse glass containers for food and drink - mason jars are inexpensive!! -
Bee Squared 7/10/2019 6:23 AMI wonder how well reusable bags wash up? If I need to spot clean - I'll make my own cleaner.
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Kim Harris 7/10/2019 6:38 AMI guess it depends on the bag. Mine get thrown in the washing machine regularly. Sadly, I've had cashiers at the grocery store compliment my on having clean bags because many come through looking like they've never been cleaned.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Bee Squared 7/10/2019 6:22 AMI try to always bring my own bag but I forget. Bring my own bag? Challenge accepted!