Matt Mesaros
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 720 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO220minutesspent learning
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UP TO32pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO22plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO66plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Matt's actions
Personal Care
Just Say No
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
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.
Pets
Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal
I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.
Pets
Thrifty Pets
I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 30 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
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.
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Pets
Pet Waste
I will spend 10 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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Matt Mesaros 7/26/2019 8:59 AMThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch
https://youtu.be/3JXWRVrFiKs
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Matt Mesaros 7/26/2019 8:57 AM100 Steps to a Plastic-Free Life
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Matt Mesaros 7/25/2019 7:47 AMLawmakers propose sweeping national plastic waste legislation
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Matt Mesaros 7/25/2019 7:46 AMKroger Cites Revamped Milk Jug in Plastic Reduction
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Matt Mesaros 7/25/2019 7:44 AMCOCA-COLA AND PEPSICO DITCH TIES TO PLASTICS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION FOLLOWING PRESSURE FROM GREENPEACE: 'A VICTORY FOR EVERY PERSON THAT SPOKE UP'
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Matt Mesaros 7/23/2019 11:58 AM -
Matt Mesaros 7/23/2019 11:56 AMhttp://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/nationalgreenweeksub/waste-reduction-tips/tips-to-use-less-plastic.html -
Matt Mesaros 7/23/2019 11:55 AMhttps://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/06/reduce-plastic-use-families-kids-environment-culture/ -
Matt Mesaros 7/17/2019 9:53 AM -
Matt Mesaros 7/17/2019 9:45 AM