Kay Devlin
7/16/2019 12:00 PM
Social media is an easy way to get my message out to lots of people very quickly and it is super easy to send links and post the ways everyone can help.
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Kay Devlin
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 668 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO32plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO16zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO75pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO26plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Kay's actions
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Pets
Homemade Pet Food/Treats
I will prepare my own pet food and treats to avoid plastic packaging.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
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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Kay Devlin 7/26/2019 11:10 AMPicked up more litter than usual the past 2 days. 20 plus pieces each day! -
Kay Devlin 7/19/2019 11:11 AM
Sticking to my challenges and it has become part of my daily routine -
Kay Devlin 7/18/2019 10:47 AMLooking back on my daily challenges I can see just how much unnecessary plastic I was using before starting. A real eye opener!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityIn what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?
Social media is an easy way to get my message out to lots of people very quickly and it is super easy to send links and post the ways everyone can help. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDo an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?
Kay Devlin 7/10/2019 2:37 PMI can resuse the plastic water bottles I already have and add a powdered version of my drink instead of purchasing another plastic bottle. I could easily go through 3 to 4 plastic water bottels a day and by using just one and refilling I am not going through so much plastic. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Kay Devlin 7/09/2019 1:51 PMI have definately noticed a shift in my community regarding the use of straws. The local coffee shop I go to encourages patrons to bring in their reusable cups :).-
Kay Devlin 7/16/2019 11:56 AM -
Sandi Phillips 7/15/2019 11:47 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFamilyHow does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?
Kay Devlin 7/08/2019 9:46 AM
Eating fresh fruits and veggies has huge health benefits as well as supports local farmer's markets in my area. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Kay Devlin 7/08/2019 9:28 AM
Cleaning up litter around my neighborhood helps me connect with my neighbors and spread the word about Plastic Free July. -
Kay Devlin 7/08/2019 9:10 AM
resusable bags made from bird food bags :).-
Kay Devlin 7/10/2019 2:37 PM -
Sandi Phillips 7/08/2019 12:12 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPetsDoes making your own pet food seem like a habit you can keep up in the long term? What else can you do to reduce your use of plastic packaging that can come from taking care of your pet's needs?
Kay Devlin 7/08/2019 9:02 AMI can definately keep on on making my own pet treats long term. I have also begun to use biodegradable plastic poop bags and, on occasion paper bags. My next step is to read the dog food bags I buy and see how I can recycle these. I do have a friend who makes reusable bags out of pet food bags which is something I may copy.
