Shelly Drummond
7/24/2022 9:54 AM
I've been trying to be more mindful of my plastic use at work events by bringing my own reusables to team meetings.
July 1 - July 31, 2022
Shelly Drummond
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 643 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO34disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO45pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO72plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO102plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO33plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Shelly's actions
Food
Go Strawless
I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Food
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
Community
Give Some Green Gratitude
I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Food
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Pets
Homemade Pet Treats
I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.
Lifestyle
Clean Plate Club
When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
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.
Lifestyle
Travel Toiletries
If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA-approved reusable quart-sized bag.
Personal Care
Sustainable Suds
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with a sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable option.
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 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of 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).
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusables at WorkIt is often true that we only have control over our own actions and not the collective community. How can you lead by example when it comes to switching disposables for reusable dishes in your community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Fill a Water BottleUsing the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed by this bottling process?
Shelly Drummond 7/24/2022 9:44 AMI have no problem speaking truth about the selling out of precious Florida's springs and I will not purchase Zephyr Hills Spring water for instance. I advocate by sharing the knowledge freely to anyone who will listen. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Minimize PackagingWith 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?
Shelly Drummond 7/24/2022 9:33 AMPackaging is immense. I've found shopping at the vegetable stand to be the best way to avoid excess packaging but I'm also trapped in the convenience cycle. It is a pain having to cook/prepare lunches. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable UtensilsHow can you be an advocate for using reusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable food packaging or eating utensils, and how can you convince them of the need for change?
Shelly Drummond 7/24/2022 7:50 AMOur ambassadors are sharing reusables as part of our message in Manatee Conservation Station and it's very exciting to be able to offer a concrete conservation ask to young guests that has a have a direct impact on the reduction of marine debris! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Go StrawlessHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Shelly Drummond 7/24/2022 7:46 AMYes, but there are still a lot of straws being distributed in Plant City. What I do notice is they don't automatically put them in your cup and do not act like its horrible that you return it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use a Reusable MugSince 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?
Shelly Drummond 7/09/2022 5:48 AMI kept my own cup with me and used it to refill from water stations at the hotel. That didn't particularly seem novel but drinking water from stations without using the plastic cups was a joy. The best way I saw to make it a long term habit is to drink only water or tea- something they bring around in a pitcher or at stations or even hot tea they sell really by the bag. -
Shelly Drummond 7/09/2022 5:40 AMGoing on a mini vacation was more difficult but I've managed to keep pace even when eating at restaurants and using a dinette in the room instead of grabbing snacks. Biggest challenge? Drinks at the beach. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Cook a Plastic Free MealDo an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?
Shelly Drummond 7/05/2022 8:48 PMI challenged myself to cook with whole foods this month. Packaged food is less healthy (with the exception of berries). I hope to continue using whole foods and switching out foods in single use plastic containers. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPets Homemade Pet TreatsHow could you reduce your waste even further (i.e. by making pet treats out of kitchen scraps or about-to-go-bad produce)?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Skip Plastic BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Shelly Drummond 7/01/2022 9:30 PMI am excited that ZooTampa is going bag free for July! Retail didn't offer me a bag today when I purchased a gift for my daughter. It is easier when we are part of a team effort to be more aware of single use plastics.