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James Casagrande

Maryland Zoo

"Save the earth 1 day at a time..."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 751 TOTAL

participant impact

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    2.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
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    1.0
    advocacy action
    completed
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    14
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
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    5.0
    conversations
    with people
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    41
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
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    38
    pieces of litter
    picked up
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    33
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

James's actions

Community

Advocate for Plastic-Free Dining

I will talk to the owner or manager of a restaurant I frequent to request that they reduce their use of single-use and disposable plastics.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Clean Plate Club

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Glass Bottle Baby

I will replace 2 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Go Strawless

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Bathroom

That Was a Close Shave

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Advocate for Office Reusables

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Skip Plastic Bags

When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Choose Reusable Food Storage

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    What are some of the cases you could make to an employer for why switching to durable dishes and utensils is actually in their best interest as well?

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    James Casagrande 7/18/2023 7:01 PM
    Clients often tour our facility and as an allied health company I think the impression of caring for our community and world would help non-verbally to promote our image.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    What was your strategy in talking with your favorite restaurant's management? Did you find it to be effective?

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    James Casagrande 7/11/2023 7:07 PM
    To make wood/bamboo stiring sticks for coffee a good PR move for the restaurant

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    James Casagrande 7/10/2023 7:15 PM
    I recycled plastic and paper at work today. This makes me feel better about the future.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bathroom
    What have you noticed about the economic and social impact of switching to steel razors? Was there ever really a need for disposable razors, or do you think it was just a way to sell more things?

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    James Casagrande 7/06/2023 6:35 PM
    Never a need for disposable razors really, using a double edge razor is so dependable and a good habit.

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    James Casagrande 7/03/2023 6:47 PM
    Got work to change plastic coffee stirs to bamboo/wood stirs