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George Barbosa

Zoo New England

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 480 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    18
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    18
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill

George's actions

Personal Care

Fresh as a Daisy

I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Just Say No

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

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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 18
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 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


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    George Barbosa 7/31/2019 8:00 AM
    So far challenge is going great, that's the idea the CHALLENGE!

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    George Barbosa 7/27/2019 7:21 AM
    One Zoo New England, together we are Better. It takes a TEAM to win, Pizza for everyone !

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    George Barbosa 7/18/2019 1:30 PM
    Good day, my challenge is going great. I went to sleep with a dream and woke up with a purpose Plastict free July! YES
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care
    What have you noticed about the economic and social impact of switching to steel razors? Was there ever really a need for disposable razors, or do you think it was just a way to sell more things?

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    George Barbosa 7/16/2019 10:42 AM
    I grew up with my Elders in the South using steal razors only, I honestly believe it could've been about supply/ demand and defiantly a tool for marketing.

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    George Barbosa 7/12/2019 5:14 AM
    Great morning wonders what the rain could do.

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    George Barbosa 7/10/2019 1:25 PM
    Today was a great day, was able to get back in to the swing of things.

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      Erica Farrell 7/10/2019 5:34 PM
      That’s great George!   Some times it’s easy to get discouraged but it’s even easier to jump back in!!

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    George Barbosa 7/02/2019 11:14 AM
    Joined today!!!  Very excited!