Amy Daley
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,223 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO22conversationswith people
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UP TO46minutesspent learning
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UP TO876pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO167pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO86plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO136plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Amy's actions
Food
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Personal Care
Sustainable Suds
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with a sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable option.
Personal Care
Green Beauty
When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.
Community
Dig into Bioplastics
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 2 friends, family, and/or colleagues.
Community
Estimate My Plastic Consumption
I will visit the rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
Community
Research Local Waste Sites
I will spend 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Food
Fill a Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Community
Say No to Styrofoam
Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.
Food
Choose Reusable Food Storage
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.
Food
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
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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Amy Daley 7/31/2022 9:59 AMHappy last day of the challenge, but some new habits have been formed that will continue on for the rest of my life! To name a few, no more plastic eating utensils, looking for the best eco-friendly packaging when shopping for groceries, and refusing anything in styrofoam when I can - still not sure what to do about the meats in the meat trays when I am in a store that does not have an in-house butcher. Working on pre-planning my shopping a little better. Thank you for sharing this challenge - I have enjoyed learning from others! -
Amy Daley 7/30/2022 7:01 PMIt was really hot after our Pirate Ship cruise today and my water in my refillable bottle was gone. Nothing sounded better than a nice ice cold fountain drink. And then I noticed the cups were styrofoam. I was strong enough to say no to the styrofoam and just waited until I got home for an ice cold drink. Yay me!-
Lauren Jessica 7/30/2022 7:27 PMNice job!! -
Betsy Hosick 7/30/2022 7:12 PMGood job!! -
Maria Watson 7/30/2022 7:09 PMYasss that’s awesome!
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Amy Daley 7/29/2022 12:57 PMMy conversations must be centering around the 3 Rs and taking care of our environment. One conversation was with a gift shop manager about her goal of making her shop more eco-friendly - I love it! Another conversation centered around the amount of trash on South Padre Island - oh my, we have lots work to do. And finally, my 9 year old granddaughter found a plastic bag floating in the bay during our boating adventure this morning and exclaimed, "Gramma, there's a piece of trash for your collecting!" So she grabbed the net and retrieved it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Travel EatingWas this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
Amy Daley 7/28/2022 3:51 PMSo, we traveled on Tuesday by plane with my 9 year old granddaughter. I packed sandwiches and snacks in reusable containers, and brought our refillable water bottles. That was the easy part. Then in the airport, she didn't like the bread I used for the sandwiches, so Papa took her to get food and snacks and drinks at the airport stores. So... I would say it was easy to plan and prepare, but difficult to follow through. We will do better next time!-
Maria Watson 7/28/2022 7:16 PMHey!! You tried though and 9 year olds are pickyyyy haha!
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Amy Daley 7/28/2022 3:32 PMAs we wind down this month, I have loved taking part in this challenge. I have learned so much from the information on my research as well as others' posts, but I have to say the most important take-away from this challenge is my mindfulness to my choices now. I am always thinking about the least plastic choice I can make for all my purchases. I am so aware of the plastic that is EVERYWHERE and it concerns me that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fishes. (by weight) And bonus, my hubby has also caught on to some of my changes!-
Maria Watson 7/28/2022 7:17 PMSO GLAD you were here & Paul! And so glad we got to talk about it the other day in person too!!!
I love it, you know where to find me if you want to talk trash haha
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Amy Daley 7/26/2022 6:37 AMLeaving in a jet plane today down to South Padre Island! Taking suggestions from others on this team, I am packing our own snacks and lunch in reusable containers and have our water bottles ready to go. Mindful flying. -
Amy Daley 7/25/2022 7:29 AMI just looked at and read the "50 ways to Use Less Plastic" poster that Claudia had posted. Excellent suggestions and information. The points mentioned on the "whys" are alarming. I think I will use these as "knowing my why" as I begin conversations about what to do. Thanks Claudia. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Estimate My Plastic ConsumptionWhat did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?
Amy Daley 7/23/2022 5:33 PMScary. It is the groceries and home and living that is taking it's toll on me. I think I am pretty average for a two person household. Groceries and home and living are our basic needs... so we have a lot of work to do. I KNOW my grocery cart it filled with plastic (the little amount of groceries we purchase). It disgusts me. I am making conscious decisions, non-plastic when available, but honestly, most most most of the time, plastic is the only offering. I will keep plugging away. -
Amy Daley 7/23/2022 5:13 PMCelebrated grandson's 3rd birthday today. Hubby chose Fischer Price Toy for present. I know... it is plastic. But I did sway him away from the school bus and the fire truck - scored a recycling truck! Once again, thinking toward a healthier environment and teaching recycling to a 3 year old. -
Amy Daley 7/22/2022 7:49 AMGetting my haircut, I was looking around at all of the hair products and the PLASTIC! This led to a great discussion with my hairdresser about if she had heard if hair product companies were considering other types of containers for products. She said that it hasn't happened yet (at least with the products that her salon purchases...the main ones), but it is definitely being talked about with many of her clients. She is all for it and she said that she doesn't know why the companies changed from the large containers they used to use to refill their own products, but it would be awesome if they could refill their own bottles AND clients' bottles and so forth. Another great conversation.-
Maria Watson 7/28/2022 7:32 PMWOW I had the exact conversation with my stylist on the island back at the beginning of July!
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