Zachary Schurdell
4/21/2020 11:08 PM
In addition to straws, i am also no longer accepting any plastic bags while shopping, but using reusable bags instead.
Zachary Schurdell
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 386 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO34pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO135minutesspent learning
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UP TO20plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO24meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Zachary's 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.
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Fresh Water
Dishwasher Efficiency
I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.
People
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONOceansWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPeopleHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Zachary Schurdell 4/21/2020 11:07 PMI take more pride in my neighborhood if it looks nice for everyone! -
Zachary Schurdell 4/17/2020 9:22 AMIt's becoming easier to remember to ask for no straw at fast food places, and to use less water when doing dishes. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Zachary Schurdell 4/17/2020 9:20 AMThis will help me be more conscious about food waste, and also save my family money. -
Zachary Schurdell 4/05/2020 6:04 PMSeems like most of the challenges we can complete while staying indoors involve waste production and water use: two things I could really use some improvements on!