Alyssa Esquivel
"For a healthier ocean. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,366 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO28zero-waste mealsconsumed
Alyssa's actions
Food
Visit the Butcher
I will purchase meats and cheeses from the deli counter or a butcher shop, and use my own containers to do so.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
Pets
Pet Waste
I will spend 5 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Pets
DIY Cat Litter
I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, and dirt with baking soda.
Personal Care
Dam the Flow
I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads
Personal Care
Back in the Bowl
I will purchase refillable beauty products.
Food
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 5 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Alyssa Esquivel 7/31/2019 9:58 PMLast day of July let's finish strong. -
Alyssa Esquivel 7/31/2019 9:57 PMToday was a great day.... -
Alyssa Esquivel 7/31/2019 9:56 PMHappy Wednesday everyone. -
Alyssa Esquivel 7/31/2019 12:10 AMMeteor watching is just like whale watching but a different setting. You just got to be patient. -
Alyssa Esquivel 7/31/2019 12:08 AMI went out last night to watch the meteors at 3 AM and I saw a good number of them. -
Alyssa Esquivel 7/31/2019 12:07 AMHave fun out there meteor watching and be safe. -
Alyssa Esquivel 7/31/2019 12:06 AMThe best time to see the meteors are between 3 AM and 5 AM. -
Alyssa Esquivel 7/31/2019 12:05 AMDon't forget to look up at the sky tonight. -
Alyssa Esquivel 7/31/2019 12:03 AMI have a metal straw in my car and in my bag. To remind me to use less plastic. -
Alyssa Esquivel 7/31/2019 12:02 AMEveryday I have my metal straws near by. So they are there when I need them.