Nickala Hagarty
10/24/2018 10:46 AM
Disposable is just so easy and convenient so you don't have to lug around a mug but the reusable mug I used had a positive quote which brightened my day
Nickala Hagarty
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 453 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO42disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO63plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO42plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO42more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Nickala's actions
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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 QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Nickala Hagarty 10/24/2018 10:43 AMI dislike using a straw because of its negative impact on the environment so it reinforced me making sure that I didn't subconsciously grab a straw -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How can we start shifting from a meat-focused food culture to a more plant-based one?
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Nickala Hagarty 10/24/2018 10:40 AMThis challenge has really encouraged me to think about the waste I am contributing to the planet