Jim McPhail
"Prevent the Apocalypse!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,080 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10conversationswith people
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO28pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO58plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO28plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO84zero-waste mealsconsumed
Jim's actions
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
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.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
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).
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 3 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Food
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Community
Visit A Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Jim McPhail 7/31/2019 7:08 PMI was shocked today when the waitress had not heard that plastic straws are bad -
Jim McPhail 7/30/2019 5:12 PMGrocery shopping is the biggest challenge, many items only in some form of plastic or junk packaging. -
Jim McPhail 7/30/2019 5:12 PMGrocery shopping is the biggest challenge, many items only in some form of plastic or junk packaging. -
Jim McPhail 7/29/2019 8:14 PMReading "Designing Climate Solutions." SO much of our emphasis needs to be on governments & corporate industries!
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Jim McPhail 7/28/2019 5:08 PMCan't use my own bags at Bulk Barn anymore but have very few glass containers to replace -
Jim McPhail 7/27/2019 3:50 PMAt hospital, all food at the cafeteria using plastic -
Jim McPhail 7/27/2019 3:49 PMTook my own plate for food at Folk Fest. But H&S rules did not allow this, had to use their disposable plates
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Jim McPhail 7/25/2019 4:56 PMUsing own cloth bags at grocery & retail stores -
Jim McPhail 7/25/2019 4:55 PMTaking own containers, cutlery, plate & cup for meals at Folk Fest -
Jim McPhail 7/25/2019 4:54 PMUsed compostable spoons for prep of curry at Calgary Folk Fest, feeding volunteers