Jen Aiken
7/27/2019 5:57 AM
It was great! So many good conversations & ideas shared on ways to minimize plastic use. Loved hanging with like minded friends all eager to do more to protect our Earth!
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Jen Aiken
"We can all make a difference!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,167 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO150minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO25public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO13zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO300pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO15conversationswith people
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UP TO2.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Jen's actions
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
Community
Write Letters or Emails
I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party with friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on plastics.
Community
Visit A Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
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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Jen Aiken 7/31/2019 4:06 PMThe beach cleanup & recycling facility tour are scheduled for August 12 & 13. Looking forward to connecting with friends for the cleanup & beautifying our community. Curious to hear from the recycling facility what exactly is happening to recycling in the U.S. since China isn’t taking it anymore. -
Jen Aiken 7/31/2019 12:12 PMI declined the “goodie bag” at the dentist & chatted with the hygienist about plastic free living! Spreading awareness🙌🏼 #wcanallmakeadifference -
Jen Aiken 7/27/2019 5:58 AMEarly morning plogging run...2 bags full today 😔😕😡
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Rose Slick 7/27/2019 6:30 AMOh man- that's a lot of trash, but so wonderful that you picked it up! That's such a huge difference!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Host a House PartyWhat are the benefits of hosting a house party related to getting to know your guests, connecting them to the cause you are focusing on, and building your community?
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Jen Aiken 7/24/2019 12:15 PMExcited to be hosting an essential oils & plastic free living tips/swaps workshop with friends tomorrow evening!-
Jen Aiken 7/25/2019 11:43 AMYoung Living... been using YL for years but have really started implementing them into our daily lives a couple of years ago. Diffusing thieves now...
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Jaime Webster 7/24/2019 3:54 PMNice! Which brand of essential oils do you use? I’ve been buying from Young Living
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Jen Aiken 7/16/2019 7:39 PMI’ve arranged a tour for a waste management recycling facility in PG county... no July dates were available...it’s booked for 8/13. -
Jen Aiken 7/16/2019 7:38 PMAttended my church’s green team meeting tonight... so inspiring & hopeful to see what great things are in store to educate our children & help our planet! -
Jen Aiken 7/12/2019 7:27 PMBefore/after of my evening trash walk!
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Jen Aiken 7/12/2019 7:28 PMThis was only 6mins worth of trash picking up.
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Jen Aiken 7/12/2019 7:22 AMSaving sauce & salsa jars is so easy & they’re perfect for storing leftovers, halved onions or avocados, bulk food items-like nuts!
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Jen Aiken 7/12/2019 7:19 AMSo excited that I’ll be hosting a plastic-Free living tips & using essential oils workshop soon! That was one of my big one-time challenges I wanted to accomplish this July! I’ll report back after I host the event!
