July 1 - July 31, 2019

July 1 - July 31, 2019
Protectors of the Blue - NEAq Community
New England Aquarium
Points Total
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6,641Total
Team Impact
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up to59zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to4.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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up to35plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to125plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to155pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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up to17plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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up to265pieces of litterpicked up
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up to1.0waste auditsconducted
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up to14conversationswith people
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up to36petitionssigned
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up to4.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to11hoursvolunteered
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up to3.0community eventshosted or attended
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to345minutesspent learning
Team Feed
Recent updates from this team-
July 31 at 11:55 AMIt at least makes me feel like I am not just turning a blind eye. Living in a city is especially hard, everywhere you look there is plastic. I make an effort to pick up at least 10-20 pieces a day. I like to focus on storm drains, and on any trash that is a closed loop, as these can create entanglement risks for a range of wildlife.
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July 31 at 11:48 AMIt is great because it is a way to spread education and make a tangible impact, but also have a good time outside doing a somewhat social activity. It also makes me feel that if people see myself and others making an effort, they will think about their impacts and what they can do.
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July 29 at 10:08 AMI haven't used my steel razor yet, but no I don't think there was a need for disposable razors. I think they were made as a convenience to people (like many plastic products) but not exactly as an improvement on what people used to use. Razors can be expensive, particularly for women. Changing to a steel razor and using a conditioner bar...
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July 24 at 8:50 AMI've always wanted to try shaving with a straight razor. After a lot of research, this challenge motivated me to order one last night!
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July 22 at 8:33 PMI was doing well. Bought a uv light water purifier for my trip... batteries leaked... it stopped working, had to buy bottled water (water not safe there) for 5 days until next accommodation that had a water refill station. I tried...
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July 20 at 8:54 AMI wrote an email to city councilors to use water jugs and paper cups for 7/4th and other events. Two councilors followed through. These are large events. I received positive feedback about the less expense and ease of the jugs. This was published in an article.Community Garden used reusable plates and cups for their luncheon today
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Competitions
Challenger | Members | Points | Challenged | Members | Points | ||||||
Challenger: Protectors of the Blue - NEAq Staff & Volunteers | Challenger Team Members: 196 | Challenger Points: 28104 | Winning?: | VS. | Challenged: Protectors of the Blue - NEAq Community | Challenged Team Members: 94 | Challenged Points: 6641 | Winning?: |