

Evan Komar
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,116 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO100minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.0pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO10plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO85pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Evan's actions
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Lifestyle
Travel Smart
If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.
Pets
Pet Waste
I will spend 5 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.
Lifestyle
Travel Toiletries
If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Community
Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral
I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Pets
Try a Pet Shampoo Bar
I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 5 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Participant Feed
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Evan Komar 7/31/2019 5:32 AMLast day! I feel like it was just the other week that we were preparing for this challenge -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodSingle use plastics have become normalized in our society to the point that most people don't see them as a problem. What would you say to a friend, colleague, or family member who may not understand why these disposables are an issue?
Evan Komar 7/31/2019 5:32 AMSome people can be stuck in their ways and not see an issue what something they've been doing for years but they can't deny facts! Statistics are always a good way to show people whats actually going on -
Evan Komar 7/30/2019 5:40 AMWhat do you give a dog with a fever? Mustard, its the best thing for a hot dog!-
Kerrie Kovaleski 7/30/2019 6:55 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWhat is the benefit of using bar soaps or refilling your travel sized containers? Is this an action you think you will keep in your life?
Evan Komar 7/29/2019 12:26 PMBars of soap and travel containers are usually small so they are easier to pack and normally come in a size that is approved for carry on so it makes traveling overall easier -
Evan Komar 7/29/2019 12:25 PMHow is it already August? -
Evan Komar 7/26/2019 5:36 AMOnly a few more days left in the challenge! -
Evan Komar 7/25/2019 5:57 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWhat are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?
Evan Komar 7/25/2019 5:56 AMThis type of clothing didn't require any harmful chemicals such as dyes to alter the fabrics. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?
Evan Komar 7/25/2019 5:48 AMI was surprised by how much I realize I use on a weekly basis. The majority of my plastic use is in the items I pick up at the grocery store, which is one thing I have been aware of and want to work on. -
Evan Komar 7/24/2019 5:40 AMDoes anyone know if Dunkin accepts reusable cups when ordering an ice coffee?-
Claire Downs 7/24/2019 6:48 AMThey definitely do! I have a travel mug that I originally bought at Starbucks, and I've never had a problem getting it filled anywhere.
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