Sue McGrew

L.A. Zoo - Team Angeleno Plastic Eliminators (Team APE)

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
386 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

3.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

40

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

30

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Sue's actions

Kitchen

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 5 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 11
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

Bathroom

Sustainable Suds

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable options.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Bathroom

Travel Toiletries

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

Brush with Bamboo

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Kitchen

How can you be an advocate for using reusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable food packaging or eating utensils, and how can you convince them of the need for change?
Sue McGrew 7/30/2023 3:56 PM
My Dad was a great advocate of re-using disposables! He always used his plastic utensils (he always got them not by choice from restaurants) multiple times.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Kitchen

Since the restrictions that COVID-19 has required of our society, trying to use your own cup might present new barriers, as well as new opportunities for creative problem solving. How were you able to achieve success on this action? How can you make it a long-term habit?
Sue McGrew 7/30/2023 3:53 PM
I have several re-useable cups that were gifted to me from others I have been very conscious of using them on the golf course and when on the road.

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Sue McGrew 7/26/2023 11:36 AM
Great! Enjoying the reflection of thinking of my impact

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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?
Sue McGrew 7/25/2023 10:00 AM
I think it is misleading and harmful. Companies shouldn't be allowed to advertise that they are flushable when they're not. The situation of the buildup of wipes in the Thames River is unconscionable.

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