Shannon Miller

American College of Healthcare Sciences

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
286 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

10

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

17

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

11

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Shannon's actions

Community

Attend an ACHS Webinar

Learn about how plastics are affecting our environment!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Go Strawless

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip Plastic Bags

When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Fill a Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Switch to Loose Leaf Tea

Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Say No to "Flushable Wipes"

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Lifestyle

Ditch Dryer Sheets

I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle

Often, single-use and disposable products don't just create more trash - they also contain toxins that are bad for humans. What are some other single-use items that are harmful to humans?
Shannon Miller 7/06/2022 4:31 PM
There are a lot of single-use items that are not great for humans or the planet, like water bottles or plastic bags

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- Jacqui McGrath 7/07/2022 4:55 AM
  So true! One of the lesser known global issues in recent years has been the boom in "sachets".. These are the tiny foil looking single use version of self-care and food products that companies are pushing, instead of more sustainable options, especially in poor countries.
  
  https://www.breakfreefromplastic.org/2022/06/15/activists-protest-unilevers-massive-plastic-sachet-waste-problem/
  
  "According to the World Economic Forum, sachet plastic packaging accounts for 16 percent of plastic waste found in Indonesia’s waterways and environment. Likewise, #breakfreefromplastic brand audits identified sachets as one of the most frequently found plastic waste."
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Shannon Miller 7/06/2022 4:23 PM
I use my own straws mostly, but it can be difficult when I forget to bring my own

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Take time to reflect or meditate over your plastic-free cup of tea. Share your thoughts and reflections with us here!
Shannon Miller 7/06/2022 4:22 PM
I have been starting to drink more tea lately than coffee, and I prefer to brew it myself with loose leaf tea!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Shannon Miller 7/06/2022 4:21 PM
I have a lot of reusable bags to assist me, but I struggle when I forget them

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- Victoria Worden 7/08/2022 2:08 PM
  I used to forget all the time, so one night I made a bag to keep in the trunk of my car :)
  
  I put 2 reusable grocery bags, some silicone straws, and reusable containers to bring with me when we eat out, so now I can't have an "excuse" to use their plastic to go containers haha It has helped me a lot with remembering my bags at the store though!
  
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- Jacqui McGrath 7/07/2022 4:59 AM
  Sometimes it's fun to tackle the "forgot my bag" as a challenge! I make it a game, looking for a cardboard box or even discarded bag around the store and feel a gleeful victory if I manage to avoid the store's bags.
  
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