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Jessica Wright

Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 564 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    57
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    13
    petitions
    signed
  • UP TO
    190
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    12
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    20
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    waste audit
    conducted

Jessica's actions

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.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Sign a Petition

I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Complete a Waste Audit

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Travel Smart

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Jessica Wright 7/30/2019 8:40 AM
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle Travel Smart
    How can/did you prepare to be successful in this action? Did you engage in conversation with anyone about your new habit?

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    Jessica Wright 7/30/2019 8:21 AM
    Yes! I was encouraged by Belinda,who also travels, to use a reusable water bottle. She even gave me info on where she found her awesome fold up water bottle. During a meeting with one of the offices this week we realized many people in the room had plastic drink bottles and the director saw my reusable bottle and reminded everyone to try and use reusable whenever possible. Always a good reminder! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle Complete a Waste Audit
    What did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?

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    Jessica Wright 7/30/2019 8:16 AM
    My husband and I realized that a lot of our plastic packaging accumulates from groceries!! This past weekend, we tried to be more mindful of choosing items in responsible packaging. 

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    Jessica Wright 7/30/2019 8:10 AM
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Keep My Community Clean
    How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

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    Jessica Wright 7/17/2019 1:28 PM
    When you take the time to clean up your community, it shows you care! Others see what you are doing and are encouraged to do the same! A simple act of service can go a long way! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Sign a Petition
    What is a plastic-related issue in your state/province?

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    Jessica Wright 7/17/2019 1:20 PM
    I just signed a petition for McDonald's to ban plastic straws! Imagine what a HUGE difference it would make for such a large conglomerate to take action. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle Watch a Documentary
    Which documentary did you choose to watch? What did you learn?

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    Jessica Wright 7/08/2019 4:03 PM
    I'm currently watching "Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story"--it's on amazon prime right now. The couple at the center of the story are trying to eat ONLY food that is either about to be thrown out or has been thrown out (i.e. from grocery stores, farmer's markets, restaurants, etc.) for 6 months. The documentary discusses how almost 1/3 of the world's food supply is wasted (almost 40% for the U.S.--that's crazy)! Traveling as much as I do for work, it can be difficult to plan out my meals/grocery shopping w/o wasting. Definitely something to think about! You don't have to start dumpster diving :-), but we should work to be more conscience of the food we waste at home and at work. 
  • 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.

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    Jessica Wright 7/08/2019 3:19 PM
    I have definitely seen a shift, especially in my current home state of CA. At first, i think people thought the "straw-less" option is weird--starbucks moving to straw-less cups comes to my mind! As it becomes more frequent in our community I think people will adjust! Try to purchase reusable straws for at home use! 

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      Julie DeSilva 7/09/2019 9:04 AM
      There are so many reusable or more responsible options. I think this is one change that can happen quick and make a big impact!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Use Reusables at Work
    It 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?

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    Jessica Wright 7/08/2019 3:06 PM
    Share Ideas with each other--pictures, products and stories to get others excited for the cause! Lead by example!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup
    Great 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?

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    Jessica Wright 7/08/2019 3:02 PM
    I use Stasher bags instead of ziplock bags when packing food or putting away leftovers! Bee wax paper is also a great alternative!