Pat Geier

Lee Richardson Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
424 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

8.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Pat's actions

Food

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Just Say No

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Lifestyle

Travel Smart

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Bags

How difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?

Pat Geier 7/26/2019 5:42 AM

The change for me was quite easy. I had reusable bags but never made it a priority to have them with me when I go to the market. Now I keep them in my vehicle, so whenever I stop at the store, there is no excuse not to use them.

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Pat Geier 7/23/2019 6:24 AM

An advantage I have found to shopping at the butcher and using my own containers is the quality of the food. Until I began buying ham and cheeses at the deli counter, I didn't realize how flavorless pre packaged meats and cheeses were. The better flavors of the products from the deli counter is enough for me to never go back to pre packaged items again.

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- Pat Geier 7/23/2019 12:53 PM
  
  Catie, I have taking my own containers into the Dillons West store, and they have been supportive of me using my own containers.
  
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- Catie Policastro 7/23/2019 12:27 PM
  
  Pat, which store have you been bringing your own containers too? Have they been supportive of you bringing your own containers?
  
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Pat Geier 7/12/2019 6:17 AM

As the owner of two dogs, I did some research on pet waste bags. It is worth investigating if you want an eco-friendly bag for cleaning up after your pets! Many of the so-called "earth-friendly" waste bags are not as friendly as they claim to be. There are several good choices available that can be composted and even flushed down the toilet where local regulations permit.

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Pat Geier 7/09/2019 8:47 AM

One thing this challenge has made me aware of is the number of single-use syringes I use each year at work. I have begun to use more reusable graduated cylinders and reusable glass syringes for my needs.

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