

Sharon Jurawitz
"I want help save the planet and the animals for my daughter. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 118 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0plastic strawnot sent to the landfill
Sharon's actions
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
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
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
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.
Personal Care
See the Green
I will recycle used contact lenses and 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.
Lifestyle
Clean Plate Club
When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.
Lifestyle
Ditch Dryer Sheets
I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.
Pets
Sustainable Suds: Pet Edition
I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar or refillable shampoo option.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityHow might styrofoam be an environmental justice and/or environmental racism issue in your community?
Sharon Jurawitz 7/03/2022 9:28 AMI don't understand the question.-
Krystina Jarvis 7/03/2022 1:13 PMIf you check out the third resource for this action, "A Reality Check on Environmental Racism & Plastics" it might provide some context!
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