Kelley Boyette

SFTZ GREEN TEAM

"Just trying to reduce my impact wherever I can! "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
326 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

8.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

60

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

6.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

32

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill

Kelley's actions

Personal Care

Dam the Flow

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

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

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).

COMPLETED 6
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 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 4 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care That Was a Close Shave

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?

Kelley Boyette 7/09/2019 9:39 PM

Like many other reusable items, steel razors save so much money in the long run, and shave just as well as the alternatives - if not better. The blades last longer, shave closer, and can be cheaper. In fact, the specific razor I bought was $17 with 5 blades, whereas the higher end disposable razor heads will cost you around $20 not including the price of the razor handle. Ive never really considered it before, but I'm now realizing I can't think of a really great reason we could possibly "need" disposable razors.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Keep My Community Clean

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

Kelley Boyette 7/06/2019 11:12 AM

You take a second to really be mindful and put effort into your surroundings. It helps you feel part of your environment, rather than separate from it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Skip the Straw

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

Kelley Boyette 7/03/2019 10:09 AM

Absolutely! Especially here in Gainesville, I see reusable straws regularly. It's also super common for people to skip the plastic cups altogether and use reusable bottles.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Utensils

How can you be an advocate for using resusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable cutlery, and how can you convince them of the need for change?

Kelley Boyette 7/03/2019 10:01 AM

I feel as if people mostly use disposable cutlery in restaurant and takeaway settings and never really think about the impact. Just by being an example, you can trigger others to consider their own impacts.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Share My Actions

In what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?

Kelley Boyette 7/03/2019 5:26 AM

Social media is a great way for just putting yourself out there to as many people as possible across as much distance as possible. If you just make the effort to write the post, people WILL see it.

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