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Christina Goldstein

The Florida Aquarium

"Trying to reduce single use plastic. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,101 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    310
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    211
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    615
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    31
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill

Christina's actions

Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY 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

Lather Up

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Pearly Whites

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Dam the Flow

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Family

Provide the Alternatives

I will provide daily plastic free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cuttlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 10 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Plastic Free Lunch Boxes

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Discover Together

I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

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

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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    Christina Goldstein 7/24/2019 2:40 PM
    I can't believe there is only one week left.... 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Start Composting
    Do an inventory of how much food waste you would save from going to the landfill if you start composting all of the time. What are the added benefits of having compost that is readily accessible?

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    Christina Goldstein 7/13/2019 7:57 AM
    There is a neighbor compost that we share. Less garbage to throw out, less waste. 

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    Christina Goldstein 7/13/2019 7:55 AM
    Day 13! And thrilled to report that county I live in now has once a week pick up for recyclables 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Lather Up
    What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?

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    Christina Goldstein 7/07/2019 7:40 AM
    It eliminates quite a bit of waste from ending up in landfills. Bar options are cheaper. Although the shampoo/conditioner bars are definitely an adjustment to use. 
  • 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?

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    Christina Goldstein 7/07/2019 7:38 AM
    It does reduce the plastic that is thrown away. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Pearly Whites
    Currently most of the packaging for toothpaste is plastic. How can you advocate for more alternatives through your purchasing power and influence in community?

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    Christina Goldstein 7/07/2019 7:35 AM
    We ordered the toothpaste bites... will keep you posted! 

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    Christina Goldstein 7/06/2019 1:25 PM
    Spent time with the kids on kidscansavetheplanet.com and found a new documentary called Plastic is Forever. Trying to find a way to view it.

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Takeout Pro
    How could you mitigate issues that may arise if the restaurant does not want to let you use your own containers at first?

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    Christina Goldstein 7/06/2019 1:22 PM
    The restaurant was very skeptical of this, but agreed because we have been long term customers at their restaurant.  

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    Christina Goldstein 7/06/2019 1:15 PM
    Happy Saturday - challenges are proceeding well. 

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    Christina Goldstein 7/03/2019 8:44 AM
    Wednesday mode... learning how to reduce plastic around Holidays.