

Nadereh Afsharmanesh
"Spreading my wings, not my carbon footprint."
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 875 Total
Participant Impact
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up to12conversationswith people
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up to871minutesspent learning
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up to30plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to198pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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up to123plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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up to92zero-waste mealsconsumed
Nadereh's Actions
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 30 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Personal Care
Tim Taylor My Beauty Products
I will lessen my plastic impact by making my own makeup.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
Personal Care
Back in the Bowl
I will purchase refillable beauty products.
Personal Care
Fresh as a Daisy
I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditioners with either a bar or refillable option.
Food
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant a herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, dorm room, or community garden.
Food
Make My Own
I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Food
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 3 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 8 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 8 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionFamily Discover TogetherWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Nadereh Afsharmanesh 7/06/2020 5:43 PMI am concern about the health impact of pollution and irreversible damages that our children will face. -
Nadereh Afsharmanesh 7/06/2020 5:39 PMI am catching up with my goals. The best part is that my family are also doing their share. -
Nadereh Afsharmanesh 7/03/2020 4:02 PMThe challenge motivates me. I feel that I am making a difference every day. -
Nadereh Afsharmanesh 7/03/2020 4:00 PMConvenience is one of the main factors for any damages that we are doing to this planet. A bit of mindfulness and effort goes a long way. -
Reflection QuestionFood Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsSingle use plastics have become normalized in our society to the point that most people don't see them as a problem. What would you say to a friend, colleague, or family member who may not understand why these disposables are an issue?
Nadereh Afsharmanesh 7/03/2020 3:58 PMThe damage was done many years ago. Not many people could see the big picture. Now we are left to fix the problem. -
Nadereh Afsharmanesh 7/03/2020 3:56 PMThe challenge keeps me motivated. -
Reflection QuestionFood Make My OwnHow do you feel about being more involved in the food preparation process? Joyful, overwhelmed, engaged, empowered? What are the benefits of choosing to process or produce your own food instead of buying it pre-processed?
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Nadereh Afsharmanesh 7/02/2020 11:00 PMI am upcycling old bedsheets to make covers for my kids' blankets. It feels great! -
Nadereh Afsharmanesh 7/01/2020 4:07 PM