Join the movement to refuse single-use plastics with Plastic Free EcoChallenge!

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Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019

July 1 - July 31, 2019

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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?

Sharon Pullar 8/01/2019 7:19 AM

To be more conscientious in my day to day living and that every effort small or large helps.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Takeout Pro

How could you mitigate issues that may arise if the restaurant does not want to let you use your own containers at first?

Sharon Pullar 8/01/2019 7:17 AM

I would try to reason that they would benefit from purchasing unnecessary plastic and that they would be contributing to reducing that plastic waste. That generally most people would welcome their thoughtfulness.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Minimize Packaging

With the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?

Sharon Pullar 8/01/2019 7:13 AM

The amount of widespread single use plastics is astronomical when shopping. It's something that needs serious change.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Share My Actions

In what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?

Sharon Pullar 8/01/2019 7:10 AM

My values are important to me and I want all my friends and family to understand how much I care. Social media can easily reach all the people around me.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Keep My Community Clean

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

Sharon Pullar 8/01/2019 7:06 AM

Picking up litter is the smallest of deeds I do and benefit everyone in my neighborhood and workplace.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Swap the Snacks

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

Sharon Pullar 8/01/2019 7:03 AM

Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is the obvious choice to a healthy lifestyle.

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Christine Russo-Robertson 7/31/2019 9:40 PM

What a great eco challenge month! A month that has strengthened my awareness and drive to really walk the talk! I’m going to continue on this path and treat each day is an eco challenge day. Going to inspire others to walk with me! Great month!! 🙌🏼 Plastic free for you and me!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Volunteer in my Community

How does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?

Tama Olver 7/31/2019 5:36 PM

I feel more a part of the solution than the problem.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Sign a Petition

What is a plastic-related issue in your state/province?

Tama Olver 7/31/2019 5:35 PM

There was no local petition to sign in July, though I was able to support a ban on single use tableware being considered in Pacific Grove.

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Mariana Del Valle 7/31/2019 1:16 PM

Happy Last day! I hope everyone met some of their goals! I feel more confident on reaching out to companies and leaders and voicing my needs as a costumer trying to live a plastic free life! WOOOHH!!

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