Adventucation by Robert and Jordyn Blair
7/03/2019 12:34 PM
It makes me feel so good! I think the big thing to work on from here will be plastic wraps on food...
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Adventucation by Robert and Jordyn Blair
"Always adventure. Always learn."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 293 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO9.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO9.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO6.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Adventucation's actions
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
Food
Use Reusable Water Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
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 QUESTIONFoodGreat 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Adventucation by Robert and Jordyn Blair 7/03/2019 12:33 PMFor me, this was easy, for my wife it was another story. It really comes down to an understanding of where it all goes, and understanding that we have to make sacrifices to better our planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIt is often true that we only have control over our own actions and not the collective community. How can you lead by example when it comes to switching disposables for reusable dishes in your community?
Adventucation by Robert and Jordyn Blair 7/03/2019 12:32 PMYou can't force this stuff down people's throats, but you can lead by example. The more that you do it, the more other people will ask, and you can explain, then trickle on from there. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWhich documentary did you choose to watch? What did you learn?
Adventucation by Robert and Jordyn Blair 7/03/2019 12:29 PMJust finished watching Our Planet on Netflix, for the third time...oof that walrus scene. We CAN take care of our planet, and it's all the little actions that count in the end! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Adventucation by Robert and Jordyn Blair 7/02/2019 2:09 PMVolunteering in my community allows me to go out and educate the general public about everything from plastic to conservation to zoology, and everything in between! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
Adventucation by Robert and Jordyn Blair 7/02/2019 1:58 PMSo much cheaper (most of the time) and it's just easier to store! That is, when it comes to bar options. Make sure you don't get your bars plastic wrapped! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareWhat have you noticed about the economic and social impact of switching to steel razors? Was there ever really a need for disposable razors, or do you think it was just a way to sell more things?
Adventucation by Robert and Jordyn Blair 7/02/2019 1:57 PMEconomic: cheaper. Social: more hipster. They just look so cool. Honestly, I'm not sure if there really was a need for the old ones now that I use mine... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareDo some research on polystyrene and polyvinyl. How many items in your house already contain these toxins?
Adventucation by Robert and Jordyn Blair 7/02/2019 1:56 PMSO MANY ITEMS. That said, as time goes on, we can implement these better practices to reduce our waste output! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareCurrently most of the packaging for toothpaste is plastic. How can you advocate for more alternatives through your purchasing power and influence in community?
Adventucation by Robert and Jordyn Blair 7/02/2019 1:55 PMSeems to me that making this stuff isn't too hard, or too hard on the wallet! Time to get to creating! -
Adventucation by Robert and Jordyn Blair 7/02/2019 1:48 PMThe toothpaste switch will put a bit of a dent in your wallet the first time, but we're excited to learn how to do it on our own too!