Nicole O'Neil
7/15/2019 7:48 PM
They are cats- practically gods and goddess worshiped as deities in the past.... I have little furry gods roaming my home!
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Nicole O'Neil
"Cleaning up today for our kids tomorrow"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 664 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO28plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO14disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Nicole's actions
Create Your Own Action
Plastic free crafting
Kick the disposable plastic and make more eco friendly choices that can sustain my day to day crafting
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Food
Visit the Butcher
I will purchase meats and cheeses from the deli counter or a butcher shop, and use my own containers to do so.
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 20 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
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
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
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).
Personal Care
Back in the Bowl
I will purchase refillable beauty products.
Food
Use Reusable Water Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Pets
Try a Pet Shampoo Bar
I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONPets Try a Pet Shampoo BarIn what ways does your pet make your life happier, more interesting, or more rewarding?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPets Invest in a Pooper-ScooperHow are caring for your pet and caring for the environment connected for you?
Nicole O'Neil 7/15/2019 7:46 PMI am going to be perfectly honest- my pets are indoor kitties & I have no answer for this one -
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?
Nicole O'Neil 7/15/2019 7:44 PMI assume that it is healthier for my kitties in case of ingesting- my friend has a farm and I collect feathers for play time! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Lather UpWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
Nicole O'Neil 7/15/2019 7:42 PMCheaper- I love organic soaps and am about to buy molds to make my own soaps! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Back in the BowlWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Pretty oh so PrettyHow can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable ContainersHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Visit the ButcherHow has using your own containers impacted the quality of the food you receive? Does this give you more awareness of where your food comes from as opposed to just grabbing a package of mystery origin cheese/meat?
Nicole O'Neil 7/15/2019 7:40 PMI'm a country girl- raised on farm fresh and hunters and fishing in the family- I love locally farmed goods -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible CupGreat 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?
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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?
Nicole O'Neil 7/15/2019 7:37 PMI think the biggest opportunity to make changes would be on the local level- if you have any of these bottling companies in your county.