Sharon Watkins
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 145 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0plastic strawnot sent to the landfill
Sharon's actions
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Pets
Try a Pet Shampoo Bar
I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
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.
Lifestyle
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
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.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
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 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 QUESTIONFood Takeout ProHow could you mitigate issues that may arise if the restaurant does not want to let you use your own containers at first?
Sharon Watkins 7/24/2019 6:02 PMWhile I didn’t go out to my car to get my to-go bag, I did share one piece of aluminum foil with a friend to wrap our unexpected leftovers, and we refused the polystyrene foam containers, so I figure that’s a better choice even if not totally optimal...-
Beth Beek Blackford 7/28/2019 6:24 PMJust tell them you're allergic to plastic!
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