Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. This week, I'll say "no" to plastic bags at the store and plastic straws in all of my drinks.
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Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.
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Water
Learn About My Watershed
I will find local resources for learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
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Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.
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Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 7 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.
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Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 13.33 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.
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Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
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Consumption and Economy
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
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Consumption and Economy
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 6 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to -0.23 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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Participant Feed
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Cleared the backyard and allotted space for the hanging garden. Also readjusted the hummingbird feeder now that they have become more active in the warmer weather.
Abigail Jones 5/06/2021 9:13 AMUh oh! did someone end up claiming them?
