Jim McPhail
"Prevent the Apocalypse!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,080 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO28plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO84zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO10conversationswith people
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UP TO58plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO28pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Jim's actions
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?
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Community
Visit A Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Food
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 3 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
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).
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
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 Utensils
I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.
Participant Feed
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Jim McPhail 7/31/2019 7:08 PMI was shocked today when the waitress had not heard that plastic straws are bad -
Jim McPhail 7/30/2019 5:12 PMGrocery shopping is the biggest challenge, many items only in some form of plastic or junk packaging. -
Jim McPhail 7/30/2019 5:12 PMGrocery shopping is the biggest challenge, many items only in some form of plastic or junk packaging. -
Jim McPhail 7/29/2019 8:14 PMReading "Designing Climate Solutions." SO much of our emphasis needs to be on governments & corporate industries!
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Jim McPhail 7/28/2019 5:08 PMCan't use my own bags at Bulk Barn anymore but have very few glass containers to replace -
Jim McPhail 7/27/2019 3:50 PMAt hospital, all food at the cafeteria using plastic -
Jim McPhail 7/27/2019 3:49 PMTook my own plate for food at Folk Fest. But H&S rules did not allow this, had to use their disposable plates
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Jim McPhail 7/25/2019 4:56 PMUsing own cloth bags at grocery & retail stores -
Jim McPhail 7/25/2019 4:55 PMTaking own containers, cutlery, plate & cup for meals at Folk Fest -
Jim McPhail 7/25/2019 4:54 PMUsed compostable spoons for prep of curry at Calgary Folk Fest, feeding volunteers