Diane Ferguson

participant impact

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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

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I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

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I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

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DAILY ACTION

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Diane Ferguson 7/31/2019 11:35 AM
I'm a bit discouraged about the difficulty I have had with the plastic-free challenge. I did reflect more on my choices, but that is only the first step toward change.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

In what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?
Diane Ferguson 7/17/2019 7:06 AM
I straight up said in my post about this challenge that I was signaling my virtue to my friends. :) Also, people are more likely to take actions when they know others in their circle are doing the same thing. For example, I was inspired to join this challenge by the posts of a friend of mine. Belonging to a group of colleagues also made me feel more comfortable about doing it--I wouldn't have done it on my own.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

It 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?
Diane Ferguson 7/16/2019 10:39 AM
When I bring breakfast into the office for my group, I can set it up using reusable dishes and cutlery from our kitchen. For community events such as a neighborhood cookout, I can bring some reusable containers for leftovers.

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