Stephen Stephens

ABQ BioPark

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
696 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

14

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

14

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

49

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Stephen's actions

Family

Provide the Alternatives

I will provide daily plastic free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cuttlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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).

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Travel Smart

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Travel Smart

How can/did you prepare to be successful in this action? Did you engage in conversation with anyone about your new habit?

Stephen Stephens 7/19/2019 9:24 AM

I take my travel items in refillable containers and refuse to use the disposable items provided by hotels.

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Stephen Stephens 7/03/2019 12:41 PM

I took my reusable bags to Home depot. It not only saved on plastic bags, it may gathering small items throughout the store very convenient.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant a Garden

Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

Stephen Stephens 7/02/2019 3:56 PM

It creates an environment for bees and butterflies. The exercise is an added plus.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Swap the Snacks

How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?

Stephen Stephens 7/01/2019 2:46 PM

My family is much healthier eating fruits and vegetables with their sandwiches instead of potato chips.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Provide the Alternatives

What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) does your family regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

Stephen Stephens 7/01/2019 2:45 PM

Purchase hardware items from the bulk drawers in put in reusable bags for checkout.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Containers

How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

Stephen Stephens 7/01/2019 2:39 PM

Ask others for ideas. My daughter recommended buying reusable produce bags from Amazon. I did and they work great.

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