JR Jackson
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,290 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO103disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO132plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
JR's actions
Kitchen
Glass Bottle Baby
I will replace 2 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
Kitchen
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
Study
Plastic History Buff
Single-use plastics are everywhere, but that wasn't always the case. I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the history of single-use plastics and how it became ubiquitous in our daily lives.
Bedroom
Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 15 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.
Kitchen
Choose Reusable Food Storage
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
Kitchen
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
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 QUESTIONKitchen Glass Bottle BabyHow can you take your commitment to sustainable living beyond yourself and your family? How can you, personally, work toward broader change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchen Choose Reusable Food StorageHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
JR Jackson 7/24/2023 9:49 PMCan the trash/refuse be used again? or repurposed for something else? Instead of using plastic bags when I pick up fruits and vegetables from the Store, I can use my cloths bags. They can be rinsed and air dried instead of using plastic. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchen Swap the SnacksHow does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?
JR Jackson 7/12/2023 8:58 PMYes. Fresh fruit and veggies gives me more choices on what I consume to stay healthy. I choose fruits/veggies that are local and in season. -
JR Jackson 7/12/2023 8:56 PMOne of my favorite pictures. Calming and clean environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONStudy Plastic History BuffHow has learning about the history of single-use plastic shifted your mindset on plastics and their function within society?
JR Jackson 7/08/2023 7:48 PMConvenience doesn't always give the results as needed. "Convenience" can harm the body and the environment. There has to be a way of achieving "convenience" at economical price and hopefully still bring value. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroom Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
JR Jackson 7/06/2023 9:57 PMI discovered my footprint was lower than I anticipated. Recycling clothes and "sharing" those items not worn does lower my footprint. I watched the video and also discovered that the average person wears 20% of their clothing 80% of the time. Looks like it's time to clean out my closet and stop saving those "special" items and wear them now. -
JR Jackson 7/03/2023 11:11 PM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchen Use a Reusable MugSince the restrictions that COVID-19 has required of our society, trying to use your own cup might present new barriers, as well as new opportunities for creative problem solving. How were you able to achieve success on this action? How can you make it a long-term habit?
JR Jackson 7/03/2023 10:48 PMUsing my own cup is handy and healthy. There is no guess work on having a clean and available cup.