Sheri Gibson
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
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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Sheri Gibson 7/31/2019 12:03 PMThis has been a great platform for helping raise awareness! -
Sheri Gibson 7/30/2019 2:06 PMThis is a great program--wish I had started it from the very beginning! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Share My ActionsIn 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! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Raise Money For a NonprofitWhat 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. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Travel EatingWas 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. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Buy Only What I NeedAs 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 7/29/2019 6:47 AMHappy Monday! It's hard to believe there's already only three days left for Plastic Free July! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Pretty oh so PrettyHow 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.