Jeff Greeder

Zoo New England

"Take a ride on the green side."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
340 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

7.0

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

7.0

advocacy actions

completed
UP TO

7.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

41

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

41

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

40

minutes

spent learning

Jeff's actions

Kitchen

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Bathroom

Pearly Whites

I will switch to a plastic-free toothpaste — whether purchased or DIY'd.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Better Gum

I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Family + Pets

Discover Together

I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Bathroom

That Was a Close Shave

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

Say No to "Flushable Wipes"

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Skip Plastic Bags

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

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Plastic Free Lunch Boxes

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and containers in my family's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Study

Say No to Styrofoam

Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Study

Learn about Plastic Production

Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Family + Pets

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Jeff Greeder 7/25/2023 8:14 AM
Everything concerns me about how we are affecting our planet. Unfortunately, law makers are greedy and to change from fossil fuels to environmentally safe solutions would effect them by only owing 4 homes instead of 5.
Educating is super, super important and I think that needs to happen on ALL LEVELS, pre-schools, grade schools, high schools, colleges, employers, and even at the senior level. We all need to be educated more because this planet stands ZERO chance if not.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Bathroom

Even though they are marketed as "flushable," disposable wipes do not disintegrate in water or the sewer system, and actually release microplastics into our waterways. How does it feel to learn this information? What do you want to do about it?
Jeff Greeder 7/25/2023 8:04 AM
It's both frustrating and aggravating. I think if individuals were made more aware and provided with additional education material, I would hope that less people would use "flushable" wipes. It's also very saddening because people just don't seem to care, seem to entitled. I think if people physically saw the effects it is have on our environment's, maybe, just maybe there would be some change.

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