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Caryl Thompson

VAQ vs SUP

POINTS TOTAL

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participant impact

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    community event
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    conversation
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    72
    minutes
    spent learning
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    48
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
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    18
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Caryl's actions

Kitchen

Try a New Recipe

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 22
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Community

Give Some Green Gratitude

I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Join a Cleanup Effort

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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).

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Caryl Thompson 7/30/2023 4:45 PM
    Found 2 great recipes today to use the veggies we received in this week's CSA. Both were really good -- an apple cider vinegar based coke slaw (nice and crispy) and an herbed potato salad.

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      Caryl Thompson 7/31/2023 12:54 PM
      https://cookieandkate.com/herbed-potato-salad-recipe/print/23887/

    • Allie Hobgood's avatar
      Allie Hobgood 7/31/2023 10:12 AM
      Yummo! I had an herbed potato salad at one of the BBQ places over here years ago (might have been beach bully) and I am still obsessed.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Give Some Green Gratitude
    In what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?

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    Caryl Thompson 7/26/2023 3:31 AM
    My friend, Stacy, sent me a picture showing the reusable travel utensils in use during her vacation to Cape Cod.

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      Ava Kruciak 7/28/2023 12:24 PM
      That's super cool. It's such a good way to share information, and a great way to promote the eco friendly lifestyle!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen Choose Reusable Food Storage
    How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

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    Caryl Thompson 7/25/2023 3:49 AM
    Bring your own! Utensils. Have a to go box in the car. Ask for leftovers to be wrapped in foil instead of plastic.

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    Caryl Thompson 7/23/2023 5:38 AM
    It's a sad commentary when finding plastic free items feels like a super secret scavenger hunt.

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    Caryl Thompson 7/19/2023 8:50 AM
    I'm embracing leftovers as a "green initiative." So far today, that's the biggest thing I have to share!

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    Caryl Thompson 7/11/2023 3:24 AM
    I recently purchased sunscreen made by Little Hands Hawaii. It is zinc (reef safe), and the packaging is cardboard! So eco-friendly. (And it feels really good, and works well too.)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen Use Reusable Utensils
    How can you be an advocate for using reusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable food packaging or eating utensils, and how can you convince them of the need for change?

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    Caryl Thompson 7/09/2023 8:18 AM
    Learning how long it takes for the disposables to decompose was an eye opener for me! I received a set of bamboo to-go ware that travels with me in my purse; it's sparked conversation with my friends who were not aware of the issues.

    • Ava Kruciak 's avatar
      Ava Kruciak 7/09/2023 9:30 AM
      It is such a complex kind of thing and so many people don't know about it!

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    Caryl Thompson 7/08/2023 8:58 AM
    I was really proud to see the Watershed Warriors in action this morning. They are doing an amazing job teaching guests (and staff like me) about how long it takes different items to decompose, what types of critters live in our marsh, and even how to make a solution for bubbles!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Join a Cleanup Effort
    How does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?

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    Caryl Thompson 7/08/2023 8:56 AM
    Proud to be part of a group of like-minded people who are trying to make a difference (even though it can feel like the marine debris is never ending).

    • Ava Kruciak 's avatar
      Ava Kruciak 7/11/2023 5:14 AM
      You are right, there is a ton of marine debris out there but through community and like-minded people, we can work our way towards the future and a better, more eco-friendly tomorrow.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen Try a New Recipe
    How 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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    Caryl Thompson 7/08/2023 8:54 AM
    I'm not much of a cook (just ask Jeff), but I do enjoy the taste of fresh, local veggies. Last night's tomato & mozzarella cheese salad was so very refreshing. And as a bonus, I like that my money is supporting a small, local business.