Michael O'Neil

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

"Making sure my grandkids still have a good life here on earth"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
903 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

22

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

1.0

donation

made
UP TO

90

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

66

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

44

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

44

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

waste audit

conducted

Michael's actions

Family

Thoughtful Toys

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Complete a Waste Audit

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Raise Money For a Nonprofit

I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care Lather Up

What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?

Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:22 AM

I have sensitive skin- so I never use body wash anyway- this was my cheat/easy challenge

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care Brusha Brusha Brusha

What are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?

Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:21 AM

I bought a multi pack- so I am probably good for a year. The bristles are different- but not bad- a little adjustment and I think the eco-friendly outweighs the adjustment period

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Watch a Documentary

Which documentary did you choose to watch? What did you learn?

Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:20 AM

I actually streamed a bunch on youtube- learning about which countries have the biggest waste, how it is impacting our oceans and lands. Learning about green living- and how much healthier it is for our bodies to be mindful of what is in our homes

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Complete a Waste Audit

What did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?

Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:19 AM

Buying more natural foods will make a big impact- but also my cleaning supplies waste more than I like

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusables at Work

It is often true that we only have control over our own actions and not the collective community. How can you lead by example when it comes to switching disposables for reusable dishes in your community?

Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:18 AM

our office is pretty good about having their own containers brought in for lunch

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Skip the Straw

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:17 AM

paper straws are beginning to make their way into more food establishments- but you still see far too many plastic straws

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Raise Money For a Nonprofit

What are organizations in your region doing to address plastic pollution or other related issues? How can you support them?

Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:16 AM

IMy company donates to various clean up efforts and has a road adopted in our community

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

Great job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? What's next on your list to reduce your waste?

Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:15 AM

gifting some reusable cups to co-workers

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Bags

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

Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:14 AM

remembering to put the bags back in the car- but I prefer the bigger bags- they hold more and I can easily carry everything in the house with one trip

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Water Bottles

Using the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed by this bottling process?

Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:13 AM

keep an eye on the laws and proposals within your community

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