susan Kincaid

SF Teaching Zoo Zero Wasters

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
237 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

3.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

3.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

susan's actions

Food

Start Composting

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Just Say No

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

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 5
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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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susan Kincaid 7/24/2019 2:45 PM

It is going great! It is tough at times because it takes a little more time with a busy schedule. I am learning a lot and hope to pass it on to others. I did ask the pharmacist to please shred all the paper instructions and gave her back the plastic bag it came in. I walked out with just the bottle and the pharmacist was a little confused🤔.

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susan Kincaid 7/01/2019 12:02 PM

I started researching other options for plastic sandwich bags. I found some at Target called Lunchskins and used them today. They are really great and completely sealed. here is the link to their website. https://www.lunchskins.com/ Now I feel I need to relplace the bigger bags also.

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- Cindy Woodruff 7/02/2019 8:28 AM
  
  Thanks! My hubby likes to use sandwich bags to keep the condiments off his hands. You gave me a great idea for a present for him!
  
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