John O'Neil
7/10/2019 1:52 PM
I like going to the butcher- avoiding stryofoam trays and it's usually much better meat too
July 1 - July 31, 2019
John O'Neil
"My wife made me"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,053 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO28plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO84plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO85plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
John's actions
Food
Use Reusable Water Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
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.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
Pets
Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal
I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 3 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Pets
All Natural Pet Toys
I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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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John O'Neil 7/10/2019 1:53 PMI completed all my questions dear- are you happy now? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Complete a Waste AuditWhat did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Watch a DocumentaryWhich documentary did you choose to watch? What did you learn?
John O'Neil 7/10/2019 1:51 PMwife made me watch more than one- I make her watch history documentaries- I figure we're even -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Minimize PackagingWith the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?
John O'Neil 7/10/2019 1:50 PMI go with refillable items and bulk for things like Cat food and things we use more int he house -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable Water BottlesUsing the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed by this bottling process?
John O'Neil 7/10/2019 1:49 PMThis one is easy- I have a ton of reusable bottles thanks to scouting for years- by ton I mean at least 10! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Skip the StrawHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Share My ActionsIn what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFamily Swap the SnacksHow does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?
John O'Neil 7/10/2019 1:47 PMMy doc has been pushing plant based diet- while I won't give up meat- I have increased my daily intake and that helps with this challenge too -
John O'Neil 7/09/2019 5:12 PMwife kept me in check at the store with canvas bags -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPets All Natural Pet ToysIn what ways is supplying your pet with all natural pet toys better for your pet, better for you, and better for the environment?
John O'Neil 7/05/2019 6:58 AMMy wifes gf has peacocks and she gives us a bundle of shed feathers every year with our little cat loves, my big fat cat loves cord, so left over cord from anything and everything makes for a great toy! Ribbon, yarn, cording~ he's a happy boy!