Michael O'Neil
"Making sure my grandkids still have a good life here on earth"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 903 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO66plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO44plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO22disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO44plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Michael's actions
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 2 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 Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
Food
Use Reusable Water Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Lifestyle
Complete a Waste Audit
I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.
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!
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Lather UpWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:22 AMI have sensitive skin- so I never use body wash anyway- this was my cheat/easy challenge -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Brusha Brusha BrushaWhat are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?
Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:21 AMI bought a multi pack- so I am probably good for a year. The bristles are different- but not bad- a little adjustment and I think the eco-friendly outweighs the adjustment period -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Watch a DocumentaryWhich documentary did you choose to watch? What did you learn?
Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:20 AMI actually streamed a bunch on youtube- learning about which countries have the biggest waste, how it is impacting our oceans and lands. Learning about green living- and how much healthier it is for our bodies to be mindful of what is in our homes -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyle Complete a Waste AuditWhat did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?
Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:19 AMBuying more natural foods will make a big impact- but also my cleaning supplies waste more than I like -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusables at WorkIt is often true that we only have control over our own actions and not the collective community. How can you lead by example when it comes to switching disposables for reusable dishes in your community?
Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:18 AMour office is pretty good about having their own containers brought in for lunch -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Skip the StrawHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:17 AMpaper straws are beginning to make their way into more food establishments- but you still see far too many plastic straws -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Raise Money For a NonprofitWhat are organizations in your region doing to address plastic pollution or other related issues? How can you support them?
Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:16 AMIMy company donates to various clean up efforts and has a road adopted in our community -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible CupGreat job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? What's next on your list to reduce your waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Michael O'Neil 7/16/2019 7:14 AMremembering to put the bags back in the car- but I prefer the bigger bags- they hold more and I can easily carry everything in the house with one trip -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable Water BottlesUsing the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed by this bottling process?