

Sara Becker
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 608 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO1.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO40minutesspent learning
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UP TO56disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO111pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO38plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Sara's actions
Family
Glass Bottle Baby
I will replace 5 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 5 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Family
Get Rid of Glitter
I will teach my little ones about microplastics while we do a craft project together using glitter alternatives.
Family
Learn about Environmental Justice
Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 20 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 20 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Personal Care
Eco Deodorant
I will switch to a plastic-free deodorant — whether purchased or DIY'd.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
Lifestyle
Complete a Waste Audit
I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.
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
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
Better Gum
I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.
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 QUESTIONFoodSince 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 QUESTIONFoodHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Sara Becker 7/16/2022 5:09 AMI’ve seen more compostable/paper straws at restaurants. I’ve also seen many people opt out of straws at places like Starbucks.