Jennifer Thomas
10/03/2018 4:07 PM
I will replace reusable straws for my plastic straws I use almost daily at home.
Jennifer Thomas
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 221 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO40minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Jennifer's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Participant Feed
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Jennifer Thomas 10/03/2018 4:08 PMFrom small things, big things grow :-) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?