Emily Soldt
4/22/2020 12:05 PM
This makes me feel good knowing that I am not adding trash into the oceans or in landfills.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Use a Reusable Water BottleUsing the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed - both humans and wildlife - by this bottling process?
Emily Soldt 4/22/2020 12:03 PMUsing this process, it helps keep plastic out of the oceans which then helps save the marine animals lives. When plastic gets caught in the ocean, it breaks down into smaller plastic particles which get caught in the animals digestive system. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Get Involved in the Water Justice MovementWho is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?
Nicholas Zampieron 4/16/2020 8:49 PMThousands of people have been displaced; chronic diseases such as cancer have taken a toll on our communities from drinking polluted water. To help fix this I think that everyone needs to start paying more attention to this and help get clean drinking water for everyone.
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Quintin Bonpietro 4/16/2020 8:46 AMI do not leave trash behind and when every I am in the woods camping or biking outside I always make sure to not liter or pick up the garbage I drop -
Giovanni Aliperti 4/16/2020 8:34 AMI am still working on my assignment and I think everything is going well. I am excited to see how much of a difference I can make. -
Alex Forte 4/15/2020 4:32 PMI did not use 4 bottles of water today by using a reusable water bottle. -
Alex Forte 4/15/2020 4:31 PMMy family saved 3 bags today by bringing reusable bags to the store. -
Julianna Ladani 4/15/2020 6:33 AMToday I planted some flowers in my backyard. The bees are starting to come out so they will pollinate my plants and make honey for us! -
Grace York 4/14/2020 8:07 AMi save 4 straws today i used usable straws for drinks i made for my family -
Julianna Ladani 4/14/2020 7:25 AMMy challenge is going well. I am starting to pick up garbage around my block, and reusing water bottles. I am researching how different types of animals react to pollution. It's amazing!