

Joel Vouzakis
"Keeping it green! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 431 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0plastic bottlenot sent to the landfill
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UP TO19pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Joel's actions
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.
Kitchen
Go Strawless
I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Kitchen
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Kitchen
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes
I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and containers in my family's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
Bedroom
Eco Detergent
I will use laundry detergent that is packaged in glass or aluminum, or an alternative like soap nuts.
Bedroom
Ditch Dryer Sheets
I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.
Family + Pets
Homemade Pet Food
I will prepare my own pet food to avoid plastic packaging.
Family + Pets
Homemade Pet Treats
I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.
Bathroom
Sustainable Suds
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable options.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroomOften, single-use and disposable products don't just create more trash - they also contain toxins that are bad for humans. What are some other single-use items that are harmful to humans?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenHow 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?
Joel Vouzakis 7/30/2023 7:38 PMGoing on a picnic tonight, and made sure to pack our cutlery in advance -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenBeyond reducing waste, there are many benefits to packing zero waste lunches (for kids or yourself!). What other benefits have you noticed from this practice?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBathroomWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchenSince 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?
Joel Vouzakis 7/18/2023 10:41 PMI accidentally left my keepcup at home, so instead used the work coffee machine and my mug today!