Aidan Hayes
7/05/2019 9:00 PM
This week I took grapes in a reusable container for lunch to save plastic.
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Aidan Hayes
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,066 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO28plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO28disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO135pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO50plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Aidan's actions
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).
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.
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.
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
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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Aidan Hayes 7/27/2019 9:52 AMhttps://www.fastcompany.com/90365199/this-new-biodegradable-plastic-is-made-from-cactus -
Aidan Hayes 7/22/2019 6:41 PM633 Volunteer divers pulled 3200 pounds of garbage off the ocean floor of Florida’s Deerfield Beach.
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Aidan Hayes 7/21/2019 3:31 PMBy recycling plastic we can conserve energy, save natural resources, reduce greenhouse gasses and pollution and reduce the amount of plastic waste that goes into our landfills, oceans, and natural environments. -
Aidan Hayes 7/20/2019 9:19 AMReusable straws, utensils, and drinkware: https://simplystraws.com/ -
Aidan Hayes 7/12/2019 5:29 PMhttps://returntonow.net/2019/04/15/company-turns-avocado-pit-waste-into-biodegradable-straws-and-cutlery/?fbclid=IwAR2JUDyesFPW00WOoLS_4LXTkwZpO4cDj9SbyhrObY484mnXwHWjFNuANes -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFamily Swap the SnacksHow does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Skip the StrawHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Aidan Hayes 7/01/2019 3:54 PMI have seen the news articles and watched the news with California protesting the use of straws. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible CupGreat job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? What's next on your list to reduce your waste?
Aidan Hayes 7/01/2019 3:53 PMHappy to help and conserve. Less plastic in the landfills is a good start.