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Cheryl Bader

Aquarium of the Pacific

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 76 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    plastic straw
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    pieces plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill

Cheryl's actions

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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).

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Personal Care

Lather Up

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 1
DAILY ACTION

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  • Cheryl Bader's avatar
    Cheryl Bader 7/30/2019 2:14 PM
    Hey all, if you've seen my post about AB 1080 / SB 54 California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act  - please let me know if you have made calls to your State legislators.  Every reply earns some points and I would like to know.  Thanks Cheryl

  • Cheryl Bader's avatar
    Cheryl Bader 7/30/2019 1:25 PM
    Here's something you can do.  Call your State Senator or Assemblymember (http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/) .   Ask them to vote Yes on  AB 1080 / SB 54 when the bills come back to the floor for a vote.

    AB 1080 / SB 54 California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act

    Protect Our Oceans!

    AB 1080 / SB 54 establishes a comprehensive plan to "reduce and recycle" 75% of single-use plastics by 2030. This bill takes a phased approach, calling for manufactures of single-use plastic packaging or products distributed and sold in California to show a recycling rate of at least 20% by January 1, 2022, and at least 40% by 2026. By 2030, all products would have to be "recyclable or compostable". AB 1080 / SB 54 has passed both houses, the bill may have a tough road ahead as it goes from the Appropriations Committee back to the floor for "three readings" and then another vote.  The opposition will be lead by the plastics industry. 

    Call your California Senator or Assembly Member  to Vote Yes on
    AB 1080 / SB 54 when the bills return to the floor

    Senator Steven Bradford, 35th District:    916-651-4035

    Senator Ben Allen, 26th District:   916-651-4026
    Thank him for co-sponsoring AB 1080 / SB 54

    Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell, 70th Assembly District916-319-2070

    Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, District 66:   916-319-2066

    Talking points AB 1080 / SB 54
    1.   Annual global plastic production has grown to more than 335 million tons per year
    2.   California only recycles 15% of it's single-use plastic
    3.   China's  "Scrap Import Restrictions" has made recycling plastic too expensive and plastic now is being added to the landfill.
    For more information and talking points on the bills click here 

    Be sure to give your name and address, state you are a constituent.   Calling your own legislator is most effective.  

    Let's Go!  

    Cheryl . (I just made my calls - they were all very receptive and "logged" my calls). 

    • Donna Chinn's avatar
      Donna Chinn 7/31/2019 10:44 AM
      For Seal Beach:
      State Senator Tom Umberg, District 34: 714-558-3785
      State Assembly Rep tyler Diep, District 72: 714-843-4966

  • Cheryl Bader's avatar
    Cheryl Bader 7/30/2019 12:57 PM
     One of the reasons I signed up for the challenge was to find out what plastic free products are recommended bu the team.   I would appreciate any help I can get on bar shampoo and conditioner, cleaning products, reusable food storage bags, other personal care products like deodorant.  Thanks