I am growing plants without the use of pesticides, saving money, and I love having fresh flowers in the house.
Jennifer Golden
"Find new, sustainable alternatives to plastic and reduce my contribution to this global problem."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,149 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO28disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10petitionssigned
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UP TO200pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
Jennifer's actions
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party with friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on plastics.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Participant Feed
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Jennifer Golden 7/31/2019 12:23 PMSorry basil plant, you are becoming pesto tonight! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant a GardenBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Jennifer Golden 7/30/2019 11:21 AMBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
I am growing plants without the use of pesticides, saving money, and I love having fresh flowers in the house. -
Jennifer Golden 7/30/2019 6:53 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Natural FibersWhat are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?
Jennifer Golden 7/30/2019 6:04 AMBy purchasing natural fibers you are not supporting the manufacture of synthetic fabrics which are essentially plastic and manufactured from chemicals that harm the environment. -
Jennifer Golden 7/23/2019 5:52 AMUsed my home grown parsley in a batch of chimichurri. Eyeing the basil to make pesto next. -
Jennifer Golden 7/22/2019 6:43 AMI asked for my fish to be wrapped in paper. Turned away for a minute and this is what I found when I got home. Ugh.-
sarah woodruff 7/22/2019 12:57 PMLike when you ask for no straw and one comes anyways...
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Jennifer Golden 7/16/2019 10:13 AMQuick easy dinner for a Monday night......so close to plastic free.-
Erica Farrell 7/17/2019 7:19 PMIts sooo hard!! Why can’t they make cardboard pasta boxes without the little window!!!!! Bahhhh!
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Jennifer Golden 7/10/2019 8:03 AMI was off to a great start but the meat section is impossible. I need to find a butcher that uses paper.....-
Erica Farrell 7/10/2019 5:58 PMLooks pretty good to me Jen! Nice work! -
Jennifer Golden 7/10/2019 9:23 AMHey Sam! You fared well on your shopping. Way to go! -
Sam Peterson 7/10/2019 8:26 AMSame here! The struggle is so real. Good luck!
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Jennifer Golden 6/24/2019 6:49 AMLooking forward to improving on my score from last year. Go team Zoo New England!