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molly buccigross

Abington Middle School

"My mission is to create a more eco-friendly enviornment and save human,plant and animal life to make this earth a safer, cleaner place to be. Lets save some plants and animals!!!!!!"

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 299 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    45
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    14
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    7.0
    whole food meals
    consumed

molly's actions

Waste

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Whole Foods Diet
    Michael Pollan states that "it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor." What are your thoughts on this?

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    molly buccigross 10/23/2019 10:30 AM
    I like it because it is humorous but has a meaning

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    molly buccigross 5/13/2019 6:59 AM
    I rode my bike to my friends house to reduce my carbon footprint.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant an Herb Garden
    Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

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    molly buccigross 5/13/2019 6:55 AM
    Hanging basket because they are small, east and cute!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Try a New Way to Prep
    Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

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    molly buccigross 5/13/2019 6:54 AM
    I would like to preserve fruits and veggies in my garden to eat them later

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    molly buccigross 4/03/2019 7:24 AM
    save the turtles! use less straws!

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    molly buccigross 4/03/2019 7:11 AM
    my eco challenge is going awesome! i really am living a greener life

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    molly buccigross 4/02/2019 7:26 AM
    Planting an herb garden is so much fun! It allows you to get  your hands dirty, have fun, and locally grow some delicious foods!

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    molly buccigross 4/02/2019 7:20 AM
    Lets come together as a team and mkae the earth a place for ourselves and our plannt and animal life!

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    molly buccigross 4/02/2019 7:17 AM
    I saved a turtle by not using a straw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

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    molly buccigross 4/01/2019 4:57 PM
    Im loving these eco challenges!