Santos Guevara
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 605 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO22conversationswith people
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UP TO99disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO79pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO103plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO126plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO34public officials or leaderscontacted
Santos's actions
Family
Thoughtful Toys
I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
Pets
Homemade Pet Treats
I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.
Food
Advocate For Better Food Packaging
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
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).
Food
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
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 15 friends, family, and/or colleagues.
Community
Pick Up the Phone
I will make 2 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
Community
Host a Watch Party
I will host a watch party with friends and/or colleagues to watch and discuss a movie about plastics.
Food
Advocate for Plastic-Free Dining
I will talk to the owner or manager of a restaurant I frequent to request that they reduce their use of single-use and disposable plastics.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will switch to a plastic-free toothpaste — whether purchased or DIY'd.
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 20 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Lifestyle
Proper Bioplastic Disposal
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 15 friends, family, and/or colleagues.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
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
Fill a Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant a herb or vegetable garden using as little plastic as possible and to save from the plastic used buying herbs and veggies.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Proper Bioplastic DisposalWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Santos Guevara 7/06/2022 3:12 PMAbout a month ago, we had a small tornado hit my neighborhood in Anaheim CA. I marveled at the power of the cyclone moving my fruit trees almost to the breaking point. After the tornado had moved from my house I ran outside and looked up to the sky. I was dismayed at the amount of plastic bags littering the sky being taken up and going around in a circular motion. This was almost cool until I realized all the plastic bags laying around in my neighborhood alone, this saddened me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant a GardenBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Santos Guevara 7/06/2022 2:28 PMThe most pleasant benefit gardening brings me is peace at heart. Gardening to me is a time of meditation and inspiration. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Dig into BioplasticsWhat did you learn about bioplastic production and disposal? Did anything surprise you? Are bioplastics accepted by your city's waste management?
Santos Guevara 7/06/2022 2:26 PMI learned that most bioplastics although can be recycled, they are thrown in the trash. The reason for this is that most local recycling centers do not support or are not equipped to recycle it.