Dyana Martins
10/15/2018 7:21 AM
Making a difference makes me feel positive and helpful.
Dyana Martins
"Go Green"
POINTS TOTAL
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Dyana 's actions
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Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
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Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
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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?
Dyana Martins 10/15/2018 7:18 AMAnything that is subject to impact the environment badly can be exchanged to a lower or zero impact. Reduce the use of plastic bags, reuse an efficient cart to carry things around, repair and repurpose by asking yourself what’s best for the planet.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?
Dyana Martins 10/15/2018 7:09 AMCarry things in a cart is the best option to avoid disposable plastic bags.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Dyana Martins 10/15/2018 7:06 AMUnfortunately there are lot of trash in our oceans and rivers. I believe we can start doing our part by recycling to help decrease pollution in water. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Reduce Single-Use DisposablesBringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Dyana Martins 10/04/2018 6:16 AMI bough a grocery shopping bag with wheels. It fits my groceries and I can avoid the waste of plastic bags they distribute at the supermarket.