Candy Colonna

South Carolina Aquarium

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
285 Total

Participant Impact

up to

6.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
up to

29

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
up to

6.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
up to

2.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
up to

33

pieces of litter

picked up

Candy's Actions

Personal Care

Brush with Bamboo

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

Completed
One-Time Action

Personal Care

That Was a Close Shave

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Community

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 100 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Go Strawless

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Fill a Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip Plastic Bags

When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Pets

Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal

I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

Candy Colonna 7/31/2022 10:08 AM

There are some things I’m just not there yet like making detergent and using soap for shampoo. Maybe one day.

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Candy Colonna 7/28/2022 7:57 AM

There is a lot of interesting reading on this site! I was shocked to learn only 10% of donated items actually get sold and the rest is sent to landfills or overseas! This makes me really think twice before I purchase anything knowing that when it’s no longer bringing me joy and I turn it into a rag I am only adding to our landfill problem.

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Reflection Question
Lifestyle Support a Sharing Economy

What are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?

Candy Colonna 7/21/2022 7:13 AM

I pick up linens being disposed of by a hotel. They have all been cleaned but may show spots. Sometimes it’s just because the hotel is changing suppliers. I donate along with a group of women to area shelters for bedding, cleaning,. That way the articles can be used until too nasty to wash anymore. Saves a ton of material waste.

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