Tristin Ware
7/31/2022 6:57 PM
I will continue to share what I’m doing with others and find new ways to reduce my plastics.
July 1 - July 31, 2022
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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 Care Green BeautyHow can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Dig into BioplasticsWhat did you learn about bioplastic production and disposal? Did anything surprise you? Are bioplastics accepted by your city's waste management?
Tristin Ware 7/31/2022 6:50 PMTampa has limits to recycling so I try to limit what I use. Although better, bio plastics still produce waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Eco DeodorantDo some research on the toxic side affects of aluminum deodorant. After reading the side effects, can you think of instances where you may have experienced the side effects from this form of deodorant?
Tristin Ware 7/31/2022 6:47 PMI have not experienced side affects at this point and will try to keep using a zero aluminum deodorant. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Travel ToiletriesWhat is the benefit of using bar soaps or refilling your travel sized containers? Is this an action you think you will keep in your life?
Tristin Ware 7/31/2022 6:42 PMI believe I will keep this action going because it helps me organize for a trip and helps keep our waste down. -
Jonelle Meyer 7/31/2022 6:24 PMGoodbye, July! Thanks to eco challenge for continuing to inspire change and educate the community in order to make the world a better, cleaner place. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Travel EatingWas this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
Mackenzie Clark 7/31/2022 6:12 PMEliminating single use plastics, only because they are everywhere and are so much more convenient and easier to access. I like throwing items away when I travel except I had to find something that was easy to clean and multi use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Give Some Green GratitudeIn what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?
Mackenzie Clark 7/31/2022 6:04 PMIt lets you freely show what you care about to others and become you’re own advocate on what you believe in. It’s the freedom to show awareness for something you care about and to show others as well. Who knows you may get them interested in that topic as well. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Buy Only What I NeedAs 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?
Mackenzie Clark 7/31/2022 6:03 PMI’ve started by buying food with less packaging even though most times it’s easier to buy something in a pack. I’ve also only limited to what ever I could fit in my two reusable bags when I buy groceries. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Advocate for Office ReusablesWhat are some of the cases you could make to an employer for why switching to durable dishes and utensils is actually in their best interest as well?
Tristin Ware 7/31/2022 6:01 PMAn employer would save money by providing reusable items and it could improve employee morale especially if incentives are given for using the items. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Watch a Plastic themed documentary.What was your main take away from this film? Did anything surprise you?
Tristin Ware 7/31/2022 5:59 PMI thought it was clever to bring a diverse group together. Hope more people watch and experience the ocean.