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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?


  • Allie Hobgood's avatar
    Allie Hobgood 8/03/2022 5:18 AM
    What a fun month! Not only did we finish in 19th place overall, but we had a hugeeeee collective impact over the month of July and we shared TONS of fun advice and tips with each other. Thank you guys for being a part of this! Let's keep it going - what should our next challenge be?!

  • Dylan Walker's avatar
    Dylan Walker 7/31/2022 8:30 PM
    Welp, it's the last day of plastic free July and I don't have anything else witty to say since "Sandy says straws suck" is my magnum opus so instead I'll just say thank you guys for all the replies on my comments and stuff. I saw them all so sorry for never responding back, I don't like how my reply goes above the thing I was replying to so that's why I never responded. Anyways here's to a hopefully successful plastic free July and hopefully I'll see you guys here next July! 

  • Watershed Warriors 2022's avatar
    Watershed Warriors 2022 7/31/2022 7:19 PM
    Super proud of our Watershed Warrior volunteers and staff that worked together to spread the word about plastic alternatives! We are all looking forward to our next Plastic Free challenge and excited to instill our new plastic free habits into our everyday lives.

  • Watershed Warriors's avatar
    Watershed Warriors 7/31/2022 6:29 PM
    Last day! Girls and I did our Sunday walk to the playground and picked up trash along the way. Even though the challenge is over, we will continue to work on keeping our community clean.

  • Dawn Emery's avatar
    Dawn Emery 7/31/2022 6:10 PM
    This has been a tough challenge, especially since I wasn’t home for 10 days of it. I have a better understanding of where I can make changes and will continue to work on this .
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle Complete a Waste Audit
    What did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?

    Dawn Emery's avatar
    Dawn Emery 7/31/2022 6:08 PM
    As I expected,the kitchen is where I have the most waste and plastic use. I am working on ways to limit my food and plastic waste .
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle Practice Sustainable Fashion
    How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

    Dawn Emery's avatar
    Dawn Emery 7/31/2022 6:06 PM
    I enjoy repurposing articles of clothing and finding new ways to wear them.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle Travel Eating
    Was this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?

    Dawn Emery's avatar
    Dawn Emery 7/31/2022 6:05 PM
    It was a little harder than I expected because we were traveling for several days. I did better with drinks than I did with food. I need to make sure I plan ahead better next time we travel.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Give Some Green Gratitude
    In what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?

    Dawn Emery's avatar
    Dawn Emery 7/31/2022 6:03 PM
    I think it allows others to se what I am passionate about and to ask questions.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Share My Actions
    Have you noticed a difference in how your community, friends, and family members use plastics since you've shared your own actions?

    Dawn Emery's avatar
    Dawn Emery 7/31/2022 6:02 PM
    I have noticed that they are supportive and may pay closer attention to the products they are using.