Laurie Marsden-ellis

Protectors of the Blue - NEAq Staff & Volunteers

"Save our Planet. Spread the Word. One Action at a Time!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
597 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

114

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

52

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

19

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Laurie's actions

Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 6 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY 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).

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

Laurie Marsden-ellis 7/25/2019 4:26 AM

I was picking up chips and salsa from a local Mexican restaurant. I called ahead to ask about their takeout containers. Since they were styrofoam and plastic, they agreed to let me bring my own containers. I brought a serving platter with a glass lidded bowl and was able to head to the party, ready to serve!

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Laurie Marsden-ellis 7/12/2019 8:16 AM

I’ve put a container of metal silverware at work, inviting people to join the NEAQ in the plastic challenge. This has increased the conversations about single use plastic tremendously! I’ve noticed that some people are still using plastic silverware. I’ve ordered some bamboo sets online to give as gifts to these people. Hoping for a conversion 🤞🤞

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Laurie Marsden-ellis 7/09/2019 12:11 PM

At Duxbury beach today! Added steps to my Fitbit and picked up trash! Several of the pieces of trash could have been mistaken for food by wildlife!

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Laurie Marsden-ellis 7/08/2019 4:28 AM

Things are getting easier as remembering to defuse plastic and straws becomes more of a habit

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Takeout Pro

How could you mitigate issues that may arise if the restaurant does not want to let you use your own containers at first?

Laurie Marsden-ellis 7/08/2019 4:26 AM

I’ve got to start keeping containers in my car so they are there when I need them. It’s easier to have them there then to remember for every situation ! I have started conversations with waitstaff about better leftover container choices. When sustainable choices are offered, I always speak to the management and praise the choices they are making since they often cost more money

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Laurie Marsden-ellis 7/03/2019 2:06 PM

Going to the grocery store is a challenge! There is so much produce that is wrapped in plastic! It is not always feasible to find a farmers market or get to a grocery store location that offers less packaging. I need to plan ahead more. Working on it!!

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Laurie Marsden-ellis 6/30/2019 5:26 PM

Making sure I’m ready for success! Sandwich, snack, or what have you!

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