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
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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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 QUESTIONFood Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsSingle 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 AMI relish my dog.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Travel ToiletriesWhat 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 AMHere is my plastic consumption from the rePurpose plastic consumption calculator
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Natural FibersWhat 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 QUESTIONCommunity Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutralWhat 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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