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Autumn Hilden 7/25/2023 9:42 AM
Cristina Flores
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 366 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0plastic bottlenot sent to the landfill
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UP TO23pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO20plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO21plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0donationmade
Cristina's actions
Kitchen
Go Strawless
I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Kitchen
Better Gum
I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.
Kitchen
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
Kitchen
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
Community
Donate Zero Waste Period Products
I will donate 10 zero waste period kits to young people with periods so that they can reduce their waste and the financial burden of menstruation while continuing their education.
Kitchen
Glass Bottle Baby
I will replace 2 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
Kitchen
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Kitchen
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Kitchen
Compost at home
Started a compost at home to reduce food and biodegradable waste going to landfills. My goal was to reduce the waste coming from my kitchen.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenHow can you take your commitment to sustainable living beyond yourself and your family? How can you, personally, work toward broader change?
Cristina Flores 7/24/2023 11:25 AMI often gift reusable bottles and containers to others. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenSince the restrictions that COVID-19 has required of our society, trying to use your own cup might present new barriers, as well as new opportunities for creative problem solving. How were you able to achieve success on this action? How can you make it a long-term habit?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenWhy do you chew gum? What habits could replace and meet your reasons for chewing gum?
Cristina Flores 7/24/2023 11:18 AMI do not chew gum anymore at all because of the sugar, it's healthier to chew on a fresh mint leaf (or a few) and it's less wasteful.