Kim Ballard
7/30/2019 11:43 AM
I was taught from a young age to reuse many of these items in craft projects.
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Kim Ballard
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 104 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0plastic strawnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Kim's actions
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Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
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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.
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Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
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Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
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Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
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Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable ContainersHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Make Your OwnHow do you feel about being more involved in the food preparation process? Joyful, overwhelmed, engaged, empowered? What are the benefits of choosing to process or produce your own food instead of buying it pre-processed?
Kim Ballard 7/30/2019 11:43 AMWhile it is a lot of work, the satisfaction of canning my own vegetables & fruits is very rewarding. It also saves a lot of money in the long run. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant a GardenBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Start CompostingDo an inventory of how much food waste you would save from going to the landfill if you start composting all of the time. What are the added benefits of having compost that is readily accessible?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Skip the StrawHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.