Elizabeth Shafer
10/02/2019 2:35 PM
I never take a straw in restaurants, but now I will refuse straws across the board.
Elizabeth Shafer
"Be a better Elizabeth - protect life for you and others!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 157 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Elizabeth's actions
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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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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 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?
Elizabeth Shafer 10/02/2019 2:33 PMI always have my reusable bags in my purse. On the rare occasion I don't, I keep 3 large ones in my car. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. 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?
Elizabeth Shafer 10/02/2019 2:32 PMI keep a reusable mug in my desk, in those rare occasions when I need additional coffee or need to make tea. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Elizabeth Shafer 10/02/2019 2:28 PMEverywhere, everyday I use my reusable water bottle. I take it empty into the airport, and fill up once past security. -
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?
Elizabeth Shafer 10/02/2019 2:27 PMI keep reusable bags in my purse and use them in all these locations. Monday, my family was at a restaurant and I put my leftovers in my reusable bag.
I ONLY use my own coffee thermos, and I never use straws.