Tessa O'Neill
10/16/2018 8:36 AM
I try to repurpose as much packaging that some of my food comes in for other purposes as I can. For example, I store some leftover or assorted items in my used and washed yogurt pint tubs.
Tessa O'Neill
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 131 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0servingof fruits and vegetables
Tessa's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
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.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
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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?
Tessa O'Neill 10/03/2018 9:44 AMI have been in this situation before, even though I usually have a few bags in my trunk at all times. I usually opt for paper bags that I save and re-use at home or I use a box that stores like Aldi save and make available for customers for free.