Jo Marie Vacanti

MTM

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
785 Total

Participant Impact

up to

1

documentaries

watched
up to

90

minutes

spent learning
up to

519

pieces of litter

picked up
up to

67

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Jo Marie's Actions

Community

Learn about Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 30 minutes learning about how plastic pollution affects members of my own community and how organizations in my community are working for change.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant a herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, dorm room, or community garden.

Completed
One-Time Action

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Say No to Plastic Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

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).

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

Completed
One-Time Action

Feed

Jo Marie Vacanti 7/20/2020 12:03 PM

I am adding a walkway in my yard. All of the instructions say to place weed fabric down first; however, I find cardboard boxes work just as well. I open them up lengthwise and place them at the bottom sometimes overlapping. This method costs no money and water will drain through the cardboard.

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Jo Marie Vacanti 7/15/2020 10:08 AM

I use paper bags from the grocery store under my mulch to prevent weeds. Newspaper is another alternative to combat weeds. They both break down which is an added bonus.

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Reflection Question
Food Plant a Garden

Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

Jo Marie Vacanti 7/09/2020 9:41 AM

I find having a garden very calming. The growing process isn't always easy but it is a great learning experience. I have a compost pile and it is amazing to see how leaves, grass and kitchen scraps breaks down into dark and silky dirt with many beneficial bugs.

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Jo Marie Vacanti 6/29/2020 6:56 AM

I am excited about this challenge. As much as I promote and participate recycling, there are many areas where I need improvement. This ecochallenge will help push me further in finding plastic alternatives.

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