Christopher J. Villacorta
7/31/2024 6:35 PM
Tru Earth laundry detergent is plastic free AND CERTIFIED BY OCEANWISE!
July 1 - July 31, 2024
Vancouver Aquarium Feed
BACK TO TEAM PAGE
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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Callie Wong 7/31/2024 7:35 PMAs I stated in the beginning, our team is determined and motivated. We did it!! GO TEAM!!-
Sammie Hawk 7/31/2024 7:38 PMGO TEAMMM!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroom Eco DetergentWas this an easy or difficult swap for you to make? Did you have any concerns before making the swap?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONStudy Follow the Chasing ArrowsRecycling right requires both systemic change and personal and community awareness. How can you expand what you've learned about the chasing arrows symbol to encourage broader changes in your community?
Christopher J. Villacorta 7/31/2024 5:04 PMMan recycling being a marketing ploy to keep making terrible packaging is annoying!-
Krystina Jarvis 8/01/2024 8:03 AMAgreed!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONStudy Learn about Plastic ProductionWhat did you learn about how plastic production impacts humans, animals, communities, and the environment? Which of these impacts specifically affects your community?
Christopher J. Villacorta 7/31/2024 4:40 PMPlastic production increasing by a factor of 3 is a scary thing for the future I really hope actions are taken today to prevent this from happing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONStudy Plastic History BuffHow has learning about the history of single-use plastic shifted your mindset on plastics and their function within society?
Christopher J. Villacorta 7/31/2024 4:22 PMI did not know ivory was linked to the history of plastic! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONStudy Estimate Your Ecological FootprintWhat did you learn about your ecological footprint by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you? What are some ways you will take action to reduce your footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroom Proper Clothing CareFast fashion depends on consumers buying into constantly changing trends, only wearing their clothes a handful of times, then tossing and buying more. How can you combat those influences to create a more sustainable wardrobe you'll love, value, and care for long-term?
Christopher J. Villacorta 7/31/2024 3:25 PMI learned a lot, it is a bit embarrassing how little I knew about it. It is a lot like communal recycling, An efficient system has lots of buckets for lots of different plastics, same with laundry. Plus found lots of cool stuff for washing polyester like the guppy bag or cora ball -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroom Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Christopher J. Villacorta 7/31/2024 2:22 PMA good website I use to help was https://directory.goodonyou.eco/
I recommend because fast fashion is a seriously harmful thing for people and the environment. -
Christopher J. Villacorta 7/31/2024 1:42 PMThe last day! Lets make it our best! -
Joey Byrtus 7/31/2024 10:07 AMLast day for plastic free July!!!
Team, get all your last posts in!