Gabryella Pulsinelli
"To make the world a better place through my actions. "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO5.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO31conversationswith people
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UP TO17disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO33plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Gabryella's actions
Community
Tour A Waste Management Facility
I will spend at least 30 minute(s) touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.
Bedroom
Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.
Bedroom
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing and bedding made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Kitchen
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
Study
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Kitchen
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Study
Numbers Everywhere
The numbers #1-7 on plastics tell us a lot - and can help us be better recyclers. I will learn what these numbers mean and which types of plastics are accepted for recycling in my area.
Kitchen
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.
Family + Pets
Get Rid of Glitter
I will teach my little ones about microplastics while we do a craft project together using glitter alternatives.
Community
Advocate for Office Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Study
Say No to Styrofoam
Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.
Study
Estimate Your Ecological Footprint
I will calculate my ecological footprint, and from the results brainstorm and take action on ways I can reduce my annual footprint.
Community
Learn about Environmental Justice
Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 60 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.
Community
Host a Watch Party
I will host a watch party with friends and/or colleagues to watch and discuss a movie about plastics.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by sharing about them on my social media networks and the Plastic Free Ecochallenge participant feed.
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
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden using as little plastic as possible and to save from the plastic used buying herbs and 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 QUESTIONStudy Say No to StyrofoamHow might styrofoam be an environmental justice and/or environmental racism issue in your community?
Gabryella Pulsinelli 7/31/2023 6:34 PMIn many lower areas of income, styrofoam is way more relevant because it is the cheaper alternative, especially in the restaurants around there. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Share My ActionsHave you noticed a difference in how your community, friends, and family members use plastics since you've shared your own actions?
Gabryella Pulsinelli 7/31/2023 6:31 PMYeah a lot of us talk more about plastic now and it somethign we are trying to make a workplace more plastic free -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Tour A Waste Management FacilityLandfills and recycling centers tell us a lot about our communities and purchasing habits. What did you glean from your tour?
Gabryella Pulsinelli 7/27/2023 9:03 AMThat in NJ that each facility takes different plastics so at work they take different types vs what my town takes at home. So I have to be very careful what I throw in my recycling bin at home vs at work. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchen Travel EatingWas this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
Gabryella Pulsinelli 7/26/2023 12:36 PMThis was so easy and much healthier than candy from a vending machine. I just put some apples and oranges in my car and it was so much better and I felt more energized. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFamily + Pets Get Rid of GlitterHow can you and your little one exercise your creativity without creating more plastic waste?
Gabryella Pulsinelli 7/26/2023 12:35 PMI try to reuse things from packages we get and also try to use what I have before buying more. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchen Choose Reusable Food StorageHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Gabryella Pulsinelli 7/26/2023 12:33 PMOne of the things I try to do is always have a set of reusable silverware with me in my car.-
Dolce Vieira 7/31/2023 6:32 PMGreat company is To Go Ware. I carry it with me at all times.
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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?
Gabryella Pulsinelli 7/21/2023 6:49 AMI try to keep it in my car that way I have the option to always use it. Most places are willing to use your cup. It is use less convenient since you can't use the drive-through. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchen Minimize PackagingWith the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?
Gabryella Pulsinelli 7/20/2023 7:30 AMThere is so much damn plastic in the grocery store and it is hard to avoid. Everything comes in it, fish, my frozen vegan chicken nuggets, etc. Even some people individual wrap apples! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONStudy Buy Only What I NeedAs you have reduced your spending, what have you noticed about your 'health and safety' purchasing habits? How might this change your longer term purchasing decisions?
Gabryella Pulsinelli 7/19/2023 11:54 AMOn amazon prime day I only bought what I needed and it is amazing to see how much money you save not spending it on random stuff. For the long term I am going to always ask myself do I need this? -
Gabryella Pulsinelli 7/19/2023 10:04 AMI got to use my mug at starbucks yesterday and today just sucks you can't use the drive-through when using your own mug