Todd Hutchinson

Randall Group

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
547 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

15

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

8.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

16

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Todd's actions

Personal Care

Just Say No

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

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

See the Green

I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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Todd Hutchinson 7/25/2019 1:52 PM

Oregon Metro has a new site to make it easy to see what is recyclable at home: recycleornot.org / reciclarono.org (Español)
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/article/737963

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Todd Hutchinson 7/24/2019 9:18 AM

Portland General Electric now offers rebates for time-based conservation! I need to learn more about it, but I want to sign up.
https://www.portlandgeneral.com/residential/energy-savings/peak-time-rebates

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Takeout Pro

How could you mitigate issues that may arise if the restaurant does not want to let you use your own containers at first?

Todd Hutchinson 7/22/2019 8:22 AM

I could research the health code laws that apply, to see if there are legitimate reasons that merchants could refuse. If there are, then I should contact local government to ask about efforts to make reusable containers work with food safety rules.

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- Todd Hutchinson 7/23/2019 3:53 PM
  
  Sadly, it is against the law for prepared food, with hot beverages and a few low-risk foods being exempt.
  http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2010/01/25/reusable-containers-and-the-law/
  
  The legal way is to use GoBox, but only some vendors participate. http://goboxpdx.com
  
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Todd Hutchinson 7/17/2019 1:25 PM

Chopsticks are great! You can eat almost anything with them, and they're even better than a fork for salad. Re-using them is even better.

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Todd Hutchinson 7/15/2019 1:44 PM

That food cart and their sporks, got me again! I have to watch them like a hawk while they make my food.

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Todd Hutchinson 7/10/2019 2:13 PM

Leftovers are the ultimate no-waste lunch. Also, baristas remember you and your drink when you have a unique cup.

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Todd Hutchinson 7/08/2019 7:50 AM

Takeout was wrapped with no plastic on Friday, but in a big plastic bag. It can be recycled, but I should have brought one in with me. The brew fest used a plastic cup. I can re-use it some more, and maybe it can be recycled?

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Todd Hutchinson 7/02/2019 2:58 PM

I forgot to tell the food cart vendor "no spork!" Can't wait for the law to kick in this fall so that businesses can't give you plasticware without asking.

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