Amanda Westerlund

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Save the Sea Turtles team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
255 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

16

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

23

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

15

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

2.0

public officials or leaders

contacted

Amanda's actions

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 4 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Write Letters or Emails

I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Dam the Flow

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Homemade Pet Food/Treats

I will prepare my own pet food and treats to avoid plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Glass Bottle Baby

I will replace 1 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Amanda Westerlund 7/01/2019 10:59 AM

https://www.prouddogmom.com/homemade-chicken-jerky-recipe-dogs/

Dog Jerky!

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Amanda Westerlund 6/29/2019 2:28 PM

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- Kathy Suthard 7/01/2019 3:43 PM
  
  I still want one!
  
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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?

Amanda Westerlund 6/29/2019 2:22 PM

Plastic ziplock bags and plastic wrap are used. We have switched to bees wrap to cover leftovers and only make enough food for each meal.

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