Jennifer Raitanen-Gazdecki

Walgreens Boots Alliance

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participant impact

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spent learning
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plastic straw

not sent to the landfill

Jennifer's actions

Oceans

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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Oceans

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Oceans

Support Organic Growing Methods

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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Participant Feed

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?

Jennifer Raitanen-Gazdecki 4/21/2020 8:17 AM

I have involved my 12 year old daughter in this challenge during our quarantine as part of her schooling and earth day as it is important to understand the world we live in how we affect it and in turn how it affects us. - Jennifer

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Oceans Smart Seafood Choices

Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?

Jennifer Raitanen-Gazdecki 4/21/2020 8:14 AM

As I liv ein Wisconsin- I can enjoy much of the Great Lakes fish safely. Some fish found in Michigan's rivers, streams, and areas of the Great Lakes have high amounts of chemical contamination. PCBs, dioxins, or mercury can accumulate in the fat and flesh of fish. As a result, eating some types of fish too often can cause health problems. Advisory for Milwaukee SW Wi area: All Lower Lake Michigan Lake trout larger than 30"

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