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Beyond Plastic Ecochallenge 2025

July 1 - July 31, 2025

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Ujwala Shitole 7/16/2025 4:42 AM
To eliminate single-use plastic and fragile glass cups in the workplace and replace them with durable, reusable metal cups, promoting sustainability and reducing waste.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
First Steps: Start with You

What did you discover about recycling and waste management in your area that more people should know? How might you share that knowledge?
Faith McKinzey-Rodmaker 7/03/2025 5:40 AM
From the list I received from my area is different ones are only for certain counties. Most have a list of what they will accept. Closest one to me is approximately 12 miles.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
First Steps: Start with You

What was the most eye-opening fact you learned about the limits of recycling, and how might it shift your habits? How do you feel knowing that so much of what we put in recycling bins may never actually be recycled? What should we do differently?
Faith McKinzey-Rodmaker 7/01/2025 8:51 AM
I was completely surprised that what is labeled as recyclable is really not recyclable. It's CRAZY!! Something needs to be done about how companies label their packaging.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
First Steps: Start with You

What surprised you the most about the health impacts of plastic exposure, and how might this new understanding influence the choices you make around food storage and everyday products?
Faith McKinzey-Rodmaker 7/01/2025 8:42 AM
What most surprised me was that it can affect our neurological system. I also read that it may be some cause of diabetes. I need to do more research on this subject matter.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
First Steps: Start with You

How does understanding the origin of plastic change the way you think about using it in everyday life?
Faith McKinzey-Rodmaker 7/01/2025 8:41 AM
With much talk about how the chemicals used in making plastic and that it leaches into our food, water and air, I now know that I will be more aware of using such items.

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Faith McKinzey-Rodmaker 7/01/2025 8:34 AM
I believe it will take everyone to participate in making the world a better place. I feel I need to do my part. I hope to incorporate some of the things I learn and put them to use in my everyday life.

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