Erika Flin
10/02/2019 8:26 PM
Metal or glass straws, reusable coffee cups, reusable mesh produce bags, reusable grocery bags.
Erika Flin
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 371 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO540minutesspent exercising
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UP TO36plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO52more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Erika's actions
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day.
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 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Participant Feed
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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?
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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 reusable 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 create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Erika Flin 10/02/2019 8:25 PMI keep reusable bags in my car at all times. If I do not have bags with me, I am typically only buying a couple things that I can carry out in my hands. In the rare instance that I need to use a disposable one, I will take it for proper recycling. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go for a Daily WalkFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Erika Flin 10/02/2019 8:23 PMTaking a walk every day allows for a physical and mental break from fast-paced daily life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Erika Flin 10/02/2019 8:22 PMBees are the most important creatures on the planet. Without them, the planet would not thrive. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?