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Mike :D 7/09/2019 11:41 AM
Samantha Bayers - U
"Plastic is bad! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 514 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO66plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO22plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO66pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Samantha 's actions
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Personal Care
Dam the Flow
I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 3 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.
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).
Food
Shop the Bulk Bins
I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.
Participant Feed
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Samantha Bayers - U 7/18/2019 5:46 AMIt's garbage day in my neighbourhood and seeing the mountains each house puts out is disgusting! Proud that all I have is a tiny single bag and a green bin! (which it also seems like no one in my neighbourhood owns :( ....) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
Samantha Bayers - U 7/08/2019 12:27 PMno real economic benefit since i went to lush and they're expensive for these things but just feels better not wasting excess plastic on these things when there are other options. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow has buying bulk impacted the quality of the food you receive? Why do you think Western society relies more on prepackaged foods rather than buying in bulk?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow can you be an advocate for using resusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable cutlery, and how can you convince them of the need for change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhy do you think these produce products started amassing so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.