Kennedy Coopwood

PAE Engineers

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
827 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

community event

hosted or attended
UP TO

3.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

2.0

documentaries

watched
UP TO

90

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

22

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Kennedy's actions

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Containers

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

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Shop the Bulk Bins

I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Visit the Butcher

I will purchase meats and cheeses from the deli counter or a butcher shop, and use my own containers to do so.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party with friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on plastics.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Buy Unpackaged Produce

Why do you think these produce products started amassing so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?

Kennedy Coopwood 7/30/2019 11:03 AM

In an effort to reduce my packaging, I tried switching to Imperfect Produce. I've only received one box so far, but it seems like it's going to work well. You sign up, put your box together, and then the produce arrives in a couple days. I was happy that the majority of my produce was just loose in the box because, normally, it'd take like six or seven bags to buy all of the produce in the store. I'm pretty happy with the choice so far!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care Brusha Brusha Brusha

What are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?

Kennedy Coopwood 7/30/2019 10:48 AM

I just recently picked up a bamboo Humble Brush and I really like it. It doesn't necessarily feel any different on my teeth, but holding the bamboo handle leaves me feeling good about making a change. I guess it's empowering to be reminded that I'm doing something to help reduce the waste in the world. :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care Lather Up

What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?

Kennedy Coopwood 7/30/2019 10:44 AM

I feel like switching to bar soap has been the best part of the eco challenge. The soap seems to last longer, which is economical all around. It also makes me skin feel better than the gels that I had been using before. :)

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Kennedy Coopwood 7/21/2019 9:47 PM

It’s been fairly easy to buy foods and such without plastic. I’m having a harder time with random things that I buy sporadically, like potting soil. I suppose that’s the focus on not being discouraged by not doing everything perfect every time, but continuing to put forth the effort.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Host a House Party

What are the benefits of hosting a house party related to getting to know your guests, connecting them to the cause you are focusing on, and building your community?

Kennedy Coopwood 7/21/2019 9:42 PM

It was really great to circle around a cause together. It’s nice to know that I have a support system of likeminded people who will work with me to make positive changes.

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Kennedy Coopwood 7/10/2019 1:33 PM

I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to get meat at the deli counter without using plastic. This is definitely the route I'll be going from now on! :)

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