Sheila Bentley
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 220 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0plastic bottlenot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0plastic strawnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Sheila's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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 Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
High Impact Action Track
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Waste
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.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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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Sheila Bentley 10/12/2019 1:52 AMWhen I forget my net bags for fruit and veg I just buy what I can put loose in my trolley. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Sheila Bentley 10/12/2019 1:50 AMEating less meat saves valuable plant material that would otherwise go to feed animals. Eating more fruit and veg is healthy for me and means less will be wasted. But I am concerned that overprodauction of some fruit and veg to supply trends e.g. avocados will mean poorer countries may cut down other trees or stop growing basic crops they need to satisfy overseas demand. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
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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?
Sheila Bentley 10/06/2019 11:34 PMI would accept a disposable bag and reuse it, finally recycling it at Morrison's, where they do recycle thin bags.
I usually keep a folding shopping bag in my handbag and a normal one in the boot of the car.