Jesalyn Gordon

Maryland Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
135 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

9.0

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

2.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Jesalyn's actions

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Create Your Own Action

Getting Educated

I will read or watch to learn more about actions I can take to reduce waste. I'll spend an hour or more each week learning.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Complete a Waste Audit

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant a Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Dam the Flow

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant a Garden

Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

Jesalyn Gordon 7/10/2019 9:56 AM

I planted my favorite, rosemary, and some sage and lemon balm. Besides getting to use the herbs in my cooking, I love how they look and smell.

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Jesalyn Gordon 7/09/2019 12:41 PM

I was visiting the zoo when someone saw my husband's Keepin' it Wheel (Mr. Trash Wheel) tee shirt. She told us about this challenge, and it seemed like just the thing to help us think more carefully about our waste.

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