Debbi Stone
7/25/2019 3:46 AM
I need to start my compost bin ASAP!!!
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Debbi Stone
"Your I WILL is more important than your IQ."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,201 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Debbi's actions
Community
Write Letters or Emails
I will write 2 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
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.
Food
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Pets
Thrifty Pets
I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.
Pets
Pet Waste
I will spend 10 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
Community
Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral
I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Personal Care
See the Green
I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.
Family
Glass Bottle Baby
I will replace 3 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
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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Debbi Stone 7/31/2019 11:54 AMI’m disappointed in myself for not bringing a reusable container to dinner last night. Still, it’s in my brain now for future improvement! -
Debbi Stone 7/30/2019 9:21 AMI have two more days to write 2 letter(s) or email(s) to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies!!! -
Debbi Stone 7/28/2019 1:07 PMWe’re in the homestretch now! -
Debbi Stone 7/27/2019 4:55 AMCan’t believe I forgot to check in yesterday!!!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Start CompostingDo an inventory of how much food waste you would save from going to the landfill if you start composting all of the time. What are the added benefits of having compost that is readily accessible?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Shop the Bulk BinsHow has buying bulk impacted the quality of the food you receive? Why do you think Western society relies more on prepackaged foods rather than buying in bulk?
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Debbi Stone 7/23/2019 6:16 PMSo proud of the FLAQ team! -
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?
Debbi Stone 7/22/2019 1:27 PMIt’s amazing how much we can make a difference simply by offering alternatives and creative ideas! -
Debbi Stone 7/21/2019 12:41 AMI still haven’t checked out a thrift store for pet supplies. I need to do that! -
Debbi Stone 7/20/2019 4:03 AMOh no! I forgot to check in yesterday...still, it’s been pretty easy to stay engaged with this challenge. 👍🏼