Nivedita Selvaraj
""When you refuse to reuse it’s our Earth you abuse.""
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 922 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO32disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
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UP TO44pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO55plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO74plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Nivedita's actions
Family
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes
I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
Lifestyle
Clean Plate Club
When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.
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
Learn about Plastic Production
Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
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.
Food
Fill a Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 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
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
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.
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 Choose Reusable Food StorageHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Nivedita Selvaraj 7/15/2022 6:24 AMOne thing that comes to my mind is the banana leaf that we use like a plate in my hometown (TamilNadu, India) which not only gives us multiple health benefits but is also an organic waste that benefits the land as well. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant a GardenBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Nivedita Selvaraj 7/13/2022 6:23 AMBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?-
Amy Becker 7/13/2022 12:25 PMFree exercise from weeding!
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