

Anna rose
"To educate myself and others. To promote a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle for others and myself."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 263 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO9.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO93minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO7.0pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO4.0pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Anna's actions
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 4 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Food
Go Strawless
I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Food
Fill a Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Community
Write Letters, Emails or Sign Petitions
I will write or sign 2 letters, emails or petitions per day to advocate for plastic-free or planet-friendly policies.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 4 piece(s) of litter each day.
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 20 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Family
Learn about Environmental Justice
Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 15 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.
Food
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
Personal Care
A Sustainable Flow
I will make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.
Lifestyle
Ditch Dryer Sheets
I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Personal Care
Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.
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 QUESTIONPersonal CareHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWas this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
Anna rose 7/25/2022 8:39 AMat first it was a bit of a challenge. i had a long road trip ahead of me and i had little time to prep food and figure out if I would have rest stops or other locations to pause and eat at. however, once I got on the road the food was the easiest part. it made my journey smoother and more enjoyable -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleAs you have reduced your spending, what have you noticed about your 'health and safety' purchasing habits? How might this change your longer term purchasing decisions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleOften, 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareDisposable tampons and menstrual pads are often quite expensive. What are the economic and personal benefits of this switch for you?