The impact from reduced transportation of the food to the store is also a benefit.
Micaela Hernandez
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 242 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO16pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Micaela's actions
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 0 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Food
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
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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Micaela Hernandez 7/17/2019 9:00 AMLast week while at the grocery store I forgot my reusable grocery bags in my trunk so I asked the store not to bag the items and I bagged everything once I got to my car. Additionally I have also been walking more often to the grocery store instead of driving! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant a GardenBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Micaela Hernandez 6/12/2019 12:16 PMI typically wrap my vegetables and herbs in plastic at the store. This would help me avoid that.
The impact from reduced transportation of the food to the store is also a benefit.