

Margaret Arason
"Reduce, reuse, recycle!"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO270minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO155pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO5.0conversationswith people
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UP TO21plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Margaret's actions
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.
Pets
All Natural Pet Toys
I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.
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.
Pets
Try a Pet Shampoo Bar
I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.
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
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.
Food
Make Your Own
I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.
Food
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
Participant Feed
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Margaret Arason 7/31/2019 10:20 AM -
Margaret Arason 7/31/2019 10:16 AMThis has been a very rewarding experience. I hope to continue all of the challenges throughout the year. And I hope next year more people participate in this challenge! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPetsIn what ways does your pet make your life happier, more interesting, or more rewarding?
Margaret Arason 7/31/2019 10:13 AMHaving dogs enriches our lives both physically and emotionally. They keep us active with long walks every day regardless of the weather! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWas this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
Margaret Arason 7/31/2019 10:08 AMWe travel with two dogs so we often need to do take out for some meals. I travel with 2 plates, 2 glasses, 2 cloth napkins and real cutlery. If we do order in, we do not require disposable eating utensils and this does help cut down the use of plastic. -
Margaret Arason 7/30/2019 8:31 AM-
Margaret Arason 7/31/2019 10:14 AMYes, Hannah Carey, those are purple beans. First year that I have grown them and they are amazing. They turn vivid green when you steam them! -
Hannah Carey 7/31/2019 10:02 AM
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Margaret Arason 7/26/2019 11:02 AMHaving a vegetable garden certainly reduces the use of plastic bags! You simply go out and pick! -
Margaret Arason 7/25/2019 7:58 AMBy picking up litter on my daily walks, I have noticed that the areas in which I walk are much cleaner. One person can make a difference! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPetsIn what ways is supplying your pet with all natural pet toys better for your pet, better for you, and better for the environment?
Margaret Arason 7/25/2019 7:56 AMMy dogs love gnawing on antlers and bones. These are both natural products that are readily available. Bonus is that they also help to keep the dogs’ teeth clean.