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POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 545 TOTAL
participant impact
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          UP TO4.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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          UP TO6.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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          UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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          UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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          UP TO16disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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          UP TO1.0donationmade
Sheri's actions
Pets
All Natural Pet Toys
I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
Pets
DIY Cat Litter
I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, and dirt with baking soda.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
Family
Glass Bottle Baby
I will replace 4 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Participant Feed
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  Sheri Gibson 7/31/2019 12:03 PMThis has been a great platform for helping raise awareness! Sheri Gibson 7/31/2019 12:03 PMThis has been a great platform for helping raise awareness!
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  Sheri Gibson 7/30/2019 2:06 PMThis is a great program--wish I had started it from the very beginning! Sheri Gibson 7/30/2019 2:06 PMThis is a great program--wish I had started it from the very beginning!
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  REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?
 
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  REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityIn what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?
 
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  Sheri Gibson 7/30/2019 8:02 AMWow, we have over 71,000 total points--and one more day still to go! Sheri Gibson 7/30/2019 8:02 AMWow, we have over 71,000 total points--and one more day still to go!
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  REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat are organizations in your region doing to address plastic pollution or other related issues? How can you support them?
  Sheri Gibson 7/30/2019 7:56 AMThey are helping raise awareness, which can have a far-reaching impact. Sheri Gibson 7/30/2019 7:56 AMThey are helping raise awareness, which can have a far-reaching impact.
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  REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWas this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
  Sheri Gibson 7/30/2019 7:53 AMIt was difficult breaking out of the to-go-foods mindset of eating while traveling, but did save me money on bringing along my own snacks in more sustainable packaging. Sheri Gibson 7/30/2019 7:53 AMIt was difficult breaking out of the to-go-foods mindset of eating while traveling, but did save me money on bringing along my own snacks in more sustainable packaging.
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  REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleAs 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?
  Sheri Gibson 7/30/2019 7:50 AMIt has helped me focus on what is really needed, and focus on the quality of the remaining purchase items. Sheri Gibson 7/30/2019 7:50 AMIt has helped me focus on what is really needed, and focus on the quality of the remaining purchase items.
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  Sheri Gibson 7/29/2019 6:47 AMHappy Monday! It's hard to believe there's already only three days left for Plastic Free July! Sheri Gibson 7/29/2019 6:47 AMHappy Monday! It's hard to believe there's already only three days left for Plastic Free July!
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  REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareHow can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?
  Sheri Gibson 7/29/2019 6:41 AMBy discussing with friends and family benefits of reduced packaging, and by participating in community-wide initiative that help educate on such topics. Sheri Gibson 7/29/2019 6:41 AMBy discussing with friends and family benefits of reduced packaging, and by participating in community-wide initiative that help educate on such topics.