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Dana Neel

Aquarium of the Pacific

"Last year I focused on bathroom plastics. This year I will focus on food packaging! "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 557 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    90
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    30
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    18
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Dana's actions

Food

Shop the Bulk Bins

I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Join a Cleanup Effort

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Dana Neel 7/12/2019 1:16 PM
    Trying to prevent both plastic waste (or the purchase of more) and food waste, last night we tried a "whats in my kitchen?" meal! We half haphazardly threw together a really great whole wheat pasta with cream sauce and spinach and garlic dish! Plastic free, and feel good food, thats my favorite kind of evening. 

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    Dana Neel 7/11/2019 3:37 PM
    You know whats HARD!? Realizing last minute you dont have a lunch, and trying to stay plastic free at the grocery store. Does anyone have any last minute lunch ideas when you want to bring lunch, but didnt prepare?

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    Dana Neel 7/10/2019 4:20 PM
    Question: Any tips or suggestions when it comes to "medical" ish stuff? Example: contacts! 



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    Dana Neel 7/09/2019 3:59 PM
    Making a grocery list for a bulk food shopping trip! I got a pack of cotton drawstring bags to hold things like grains, snacks, etc. that I think are light enough to not affect tare too much. Yay!!

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    Dana Neel 7/08/2019 8:59 PM
    I think one of my biggest challenges, is going to a restaurant unplanned, and not having any to-go containers. I need to be better about ALWAYS carrying something with me. 

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    Dana Neel 7/06/2019 10:03 AM
    Hey all! Any documentary suggestions? I know theres a lot of choices on netflix, but I'd love to hear your favorites.

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    Dana Neel 7/02/2019 9:55 AM
    Does anyone have any great bulk food grocery stores in the LB/Torrence/Redondo area? Or any suggestions on lightweight bags for buying bulk items? The store I've gone to before provides plastic bags, but they dont have a way to remove the weight of bags or jars that I bring. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Share My Actions
    In what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?

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    Dana Neel 7/02/2019 9:21 AM
    I posted about our #plasticfreejuly challenge on my instagram, asking friends to participate. In only one day, I've had friends that I havent spoken to in years reach out to me looking for ideas and suggestions on how they can change their plastic use. LOVE starting the conversation! 

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    Dana Neel 6/21/2019 10:16 AM
    Does anyone know if the reflection question changes daily? Should I answer it now or wait until the challenge starts? 

    • Jennifer Runyan's avatar
      Jennifer Runyan 6/21/2019 10:20 AM
      They do not change daily.  It's a one and done sort of thing. You do get 5 points, so I think it doesn't really matter when you answer them.  

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    Dana Neel 6/01/2019 3:19 PM
    I thinks its awesome we can get family and friends involved! Sent out the referal link to my mom and sister, they're always asking me questions about how to be more aware. I think this will really help.