Uma Mulakala
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 840 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO25petitionssigned
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UP TO75pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO50plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Uma's actions
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Food
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.
Lifestyle
Travel Toiletries
If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Personal Care
Dam the Flow
I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.
Personal Care
See the Green
I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.
Participant Feed
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Uma Mulakala 7/31/2019 7:08 AMBeen go great keeping myself accountable everyday! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Sign a PetitionWhat is a plastic-related issue in your state/province?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPets Invest in a Pooper-ScooperHow are caring for your pet and caring for the environment connected for you?
Uma Mulakala 7/29/2019 1:27 PMIt's tougher than I thought, but I know I'm helping the environment be as clean as possible -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
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Uma Mulakala 7/29/2019 7:32 AMI love checking in everyday to keep myself accountable! I've fallen a few times off track, but its nice to have a full team behind you to support -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Lobby for ReusablesWhat are some of the cases you could make to an employer for why switching to durable dishes and utensils is actually in their best interest as well?
Uma Mulakala 7/28/2019 6:55 PMLess packing waste - infact LinkedIn switched to no more plastic in their office, so they clearly see why switching to more eco friendly materials is important -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Pearly WhitesCurrently most of the packaging for toothpaste is plastic. How can you advocate for more alternatives through your purchasing power and influence in community?
Uma Mulakala 7/28/2019 6:55 PMBought a toothpaste from Lush in eco friendlty packaging - super neat and not as expensive as I thought - word of mouth would help advocate for more alternatives -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Brusha Brusha BrushaWhat are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?
Uma Mulakala 7/28/2019 6:54 PMMy friend introduced me to a neat bamboo toothbrush on Amazon - i think its just all about word of mouth to get people started! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Uma Mulakala 7/28/2019 6:52 PMVolunteered as part of United Students of Aurora (my old high school volunteer group) to clean up litter this past weekend - made me realize how much of an impact we can make to a cleaner community -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant a GardenBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Uma Mulakala 7/22/2019 8:43 AMSaving time grocery shopping, that's for sure! It's also nice to know that the fruits and vegetables I'm growing have no added chemicals and are coming straight from my hard work