Edward O'Brien

participant impact

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Great 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?
Edward O'Brien 7/16/2019 11:22 AM
Keeping a cup in the car is easy. The biggest challenge is remembering to ask not to have a straw. I've found that water and even soft drinks are generally cool enough without ice. The phrase "no ice no straw" is becoming a habit.

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Edward O'Brien 7/06/2019 9:04 AM
Besides getting my morning coffee in a reusable cup, I've taken to keeping a chopstick in my car so I don't need to use the plastic or wood stirrers.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Edward O'Brien 7/03/2019 3:19 PM
I think a few people being mindful of trash in their community can encourage others and multiply their positive actions.

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