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I have had a great month and have learned a lot! I've enjoyed looking more into plastic production, the impacts of plastic production, and solutions that companies and individuals are coming up with to help eliminate plastic production. I've enjoyed trying to buy more second-hand items and learning about my waste. I've gotten more into a habit...

Plastic production creates pollution which affects the communities that live near these factories. The pollution affects their health while also creating greenhouse gases. Oil spills can also happen which kill hundreds to thousands of marine animals. While I don't believe that I live near an oil refinery and I don't live near an extraction...

I did not realize that the issue of environmental justice has been around for decades. Since the 1970s have people been fighting for justice and equality in terms of the impact on their lives that environmental injustices were creating. Such as in the video, citizens of Houston rallied against the development of a landfill in a suburban...

Omg!! I can't believe it's done! Nice job everyone!! I can't believe how far we have come! It's so cool to look back at them.

Tomorrow is our last day!! 😲😲😲

What are you doing to finish strong this month?

It really seems like the main area of Seattle and Tacoma are doing a few things. Then there are many areas around the San Juans. However, I didn't find many nonprofits in our area focused on sustainablity. This is sad because I viewed our area as very progressive especially in sustainability.

I have noticed that more businesses are slowing transitioning to compostable straws, although many companies still use plastic straws. The only issue is that the straw has to actually be composted for it to be effective.

In terms of traveling through on an airplane, if I bring bar soaps I don't have to worry about the 3-1-1 rule for liquids. In general, with soap I don't have to worry about the liquids spilling if perhaps the lids are not on tightly or become loose. Overall, it is convenient to bring the bar soaps that I already use with me instead of filling a...

I can express my values by my actions and the words that I say. In terms of fashion, I can also wear what I already have but try to style it in a new way perhaps by mixing and matching.