Mary Harker
7/17/2019 1:11 PM
I wish clamshell containers had a recyclable alternative. I didn't realize until a few months ago that they go in the landfill. For years I've been placing them in m blue bin. :/
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Mary Harker
""The Earth is a fine place and worth fighting for." -Ernest Hemingway"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 662 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO75plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO146plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Mary's actions
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Food
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 4 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Community
Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral
I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
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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Mary Harker 7/31/2019 1:39 PMChallenge has been great! I love being part of a team that is passionate about making a difference in the workplace in regards to recycling and with the environment. I'd love to see COG do monthly or quarterly clean-ups around Gainesville to keep the initiative going. :)-
Sally W 7/31/2019 2:00 PMThe Sustainability Task Force has discussed organizing monthly activities that promote sustainable behaviors. Stay tuned!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable ContainersHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
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Mary Harker 7/08/2019 11:37 AMWhile my son was mowing our road way this weekend, I walked both sides of the county road and picked up litter. It always amazes me how much people waste. Great conversation with my son afterwards. #WeDoOurPart -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
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Jennifer Harrington 7/02/2019 7:31 AMHey, save your feed bags for me. I am making us super cute re-useable bags!
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