Kristen Jezycki

NJDEP-Saviors of Plastic Goldfinches!

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
711 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

4.0

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

41

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

10

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1.0

waste audit

conducted

Kristen's actions

Study

Complete a Waste Audit

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Study

Estimate Your Ecological Footprint

I will calculate my ecological footprint, and from the results brainstorm and take action on ways I can reduce my annual footprint.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Skip Plastic Bags

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

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Study

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Bathroom

That Was a Close Shave

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Tour A Waste Management Facility

I will spend at least 30 minute(s) touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Study

What did you learn about your ecological footprint by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you? What are some ways you will take action to reduce your footprint?
Kristen Jezycki 7/31/2023 5:20 AM
I know that there are many ways that I can reduce my footprint and this all starts with being more sustainable at home! This includes taking shorter showers and running larger loads of laundry to eliminate the need for multiple loads. One thing I have started to implement already through is running the dishwasher more often rather than hand washing dishes because it's more efficient.

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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?
Kristen Jezycki 7/31/2023 5:17 AM
I am trying to use up the last of the razors that I currently have before I make the permanent switch. What I have always noticed though is that shaving products typically geared towards women (pink razors or overly fragrant shaving cream for example) are always priced higher than the same products geared toward men, and typically, the men's products work even better!

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- Dolce Vieira 7/31/2023 6:29 PM
  That is across the board! Women pay more for everything.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

Landfills and recycling centers tell us a lot about our communities and purchasing habits. What did you glean from your tour?
Kristen Jezycki 7/28/2023 6:32 AM
It is important for everyone to recycle whenever possible to keep these materials out of landfills!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Study

As you have reduced your spending, what have you noticed about your 'health and safety' purchasing habits? How might this change your longer term purchasing decisions?
Kristen Jezycki 7/07/2023 6:13 AM
This is a much better way to keep track of spending and control spending habits as little purchases here and there add up in a big way in no time!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Kristen Jezycki 7/05/2023 7:45 AM
Picking up litter in my community helps to show a sense of pride for where I live and will hopefully encourage others to do the same!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Study

What did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?
Kristen Jezycki 7/03/2023 5:29 AM
We would need 4.9 Earths if everyone lived like me...and I thought I was better than most with my recycling and reusing habits. I think I can make the most impact on my reduction by eating less meat daily

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- Gabryella Pulsinelli 7/06/2023 4:27 AM
  I just did mine my travel habits definitely added to mine.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Kitchen

How difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Kristen Jezycki 7/03/2023 5:19 AM
I have been using reusable grocery bags for years now so this has been super easy for me! Recently, I bought reusable produce bags so I am still getting in the habit of bringing those on shopping trips with me.

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