Shengyin Xu
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 990 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.0pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO8.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO8.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Shengyin's actions
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
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.
Personal Care
See the Green
I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
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.
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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Shengyin Xu 7/18/2019 2:34 PMWRI had a plastic free social hour today! participants suggested some stores that help reduce single use plastics in packaging, including:- www.packagefreeshop.com (household, beauty, etc)
- www.lushusa.com (beauty products)
- www.takecareshopdc.com (beauty products)
- www.loopstore.com (groceries, beauty, household, etc)
Thanks to those that joined us today! -
Shengyin Xu 6/11/2019 10:01 AMWRI is excited for our second Plastic Free July Challenge!