

LeShea Upchurch Cochu
"Striving to reduce my own plastic use and advocate for more sustainable options for my family and community"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,282 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO100minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO81disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.0petitionssigned
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UP TO69pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO33plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0donationmade
LeShea's 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.
Personal Care
Fresh as a Daisy
I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.
Pets
Try a Pet Shampoo Bar
I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.
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.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Lifestyle
Travel Toiletries
If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.
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).
Participant Feed
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LeShea Upchurch Cochu 7/31/2019 4:23 PMThis month has gone by so quickly!! Great job, everyone! Keep making positive changes! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWhich documentary did you choose to watch? What did you learn?
LeShea Upchurch Cochu 7/31/2019 4:22 PMA Plastic Ocean. I learned that we have a long way to go and a lot of habits to change. I think the hardest thing will be getting the general public to understand and care about the issue enough to actually make changes -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPetsBy composting your pet waste, you are turning waste into nutrients to feed the soil. In what other ways can you turn waste into a resource in your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat are organizations in your region doing to address plastic pollution or other related issues? How can you support them?
LeShea Upchurch Cochu 7/31/2019 4:17 PMThere are beach and other cleanups happening. I can support them by volunteering and offering financial support -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleHow can/did you prepare to be successful in this action? Did you engage in conversation with anyone about your new habit?
LeShea Upchurch Cochu 7/28/2019 7:52 PMI packed my reusable toiletries in one container. I also made sure we had reusable cups, straws and utensils in the car for when we stopped to eat. -
LeShea Upchurch Cochu 7/28/2019 7:45 PMMonth is almost over! I've made some good changes this month, hopefully more to come! -
LeShea Upchurch Cochu 7/24/2019 9:09 PMTraveling and i have all my plastic free toiletries packed! -
LeShea Upchurch Cochu 7/22/2019 6:04 PMHow's everyone doing on their challenges? -
LeShea Upchurch Cochu 7/21/2019 2:43 PMI will never understand why people leave their trash and dirty diapers for someone else to clean up