Danielle Filo-Jones

Reid Park Zoo

"To gain a better understanding of my actions and how I can impact change"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
289 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

20

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Danielle's actions

Personal Care

Pretty oh so Pretty

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Natural Fibers

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Homemade Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Pearly Whites

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 3 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Just Say No

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Danielle Filo-Jones 7/10/2019 1:31 PM

I traveled to California over the fourth of July. It was nice to see that they have stopped offering straws at Starbucks. These small steps make a big impact.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Buy Only What I Need

As you have reduced your spending, what have you noticed about your 'health and safety' purchasing habits? How might this change your longer term purchasing decisions?

Danielle Filo-Jones 7/03/2019 2:16 PM

I've cut Starbucks out of my daily routine which has been saving me money and using my thermos.

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Danielle Filo-Jones 7/02/2019 10:23 AM

Looking forward to making changes this month and becoming more aware of how to cut back on plastic use moving forward.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Bags

How difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?

Danielle Filo-Jones 7/02/2019 10:21 AM

I always have reusable bags in my car, this challenge was easy to complete.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Swap the Snacks

How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?

Danielle Filo-Jones 7/02/2019 10:20 AM

I brought fresh veggies and made my own granola bars for the week. Taking the time to swap out has made me more aware of what i'm consuming and cutting down on single use plastic

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