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Kaya Beery

Aquarium of the Pacific

"To recruit my family to join me in reducing plastic use this summer! "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 352 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    16
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    2.0
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    16
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    4.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    7.0
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill

Kaya's actions

Personal Care

Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Travel Smart

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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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    Kaya Beery 7/15/2019 11:47 AM
    I just ordered some new cups to bring on picnics or to the beach and I'm really excited to add to my collection of reusable items. 

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    Kaya Beery 7/11/2019 2:09 PM
    I love my swell bottles! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Use Reusable Utensils
    How 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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    Kaya Beery 7/08/2019 10:09 AM
    I love my bamboo reusable items. Everyone is always so surprised to see me bring them out when I'm eating out. But they're so easy to carry around and throw in the dishwasher. I also stick my reusable straw in the pouch so it's all there ready to go! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Brusha Brusha Brusha
    What are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?

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    Kaya Beery 7/08/2019 10:08 AM
    This is such an easy switch to make! One of the easiest, since this is not a one time use item. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup
    Great job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? What's next on your list to reduce your waste?

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    Kaya Beery 7/03/2019 2:31 PM
    Really looking at my beauty/toiletry products! I feel like this is the area where there aren't as many options for sustainable packaging. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Lather Up
    What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?

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    Kaya Beery 7/03/2019 11:09 AM
    I love using bar soap! I'm still looking for the perfect shampoo bar soap though. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Skip the Straw
    Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

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    Kaya Beery 7/03/2019 11:08 AM
    I really love how most restaurant/bars I go to in Los Angeles, they already have paper straws. I automatically say no straws- and then it turns out the straws are paper. It's nice to see these shifts in the community taking place. 

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    Kaya Beery 6/25/2019 10:07 AM
    Excited to find ways to reduce my plastic use this July!