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Jason Platt

Zoo New England

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,202 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    97
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    6.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    89
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    62
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill

Jason's actions

Food

Lobby for Reusables

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Pretty oh so Pretty

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Back in the Bowl

I will purchase refillable beauty products.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Homemade Pet Food/Treats

I will prepare my own pet food and treats to avoid plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

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 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Pet Waste

I will spend 15 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Glass Bottle Baby

I will replace 10 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Jason Platt 7/31/2019 12:13 PM
    Yeah! day 31 is here.  Team ZNE really showed the rest who is the best!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Use Reusable Containers
    How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

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    Jason Platt 7/31/2019 12:12 PM
    I just want to point out that some of these reflection questions are not easy to answer.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Lobby for Reusables
    What are some of the cases you could make to an employer for why switching to durable dishes and utensils is actually in their best interest as well?

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    Jason Platt 7/31/2019 12:11 PM
    cost savings #1. the initial cost of may be a little more but in the long run the savings will happen and the larger picture of reduced waste.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Pretty oh so Pretty
    How can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?

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    Jason Platt 7/31/2019 12:07 PM
    by walking the walk.  if you want people to respond to your advocacy you must first prove that you are doing your part.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Lather Up
    What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?

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    Jason Platt 7/28/2019 6:52 AM
    I hate bar soap and have no use for shampoo but I use refillable soap all the time as it is generally cheaper to buy in bulk.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Pets Pet Waste
    By composting your pet waste, you are turning waste into nutrients to feed the soil. In what other ways can you turn waste into a resource in your life?

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    Jason Platt 7/28/2019 6:51 AM
    hmmm I've always heard you can burn dried up cow patties... Nah that is just gross.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Use Reusable Water Bottles
    Using 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?

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    Jason Platt 7/28/2019 6:48 AM
    call your local representative and have them take action.

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    Jason Platt 7/28/2019 6:46 AM
    I predict by the end of today we will have taken second place.  Lets make it happen!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
    Single 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?

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    Jason Platt 7/27/2019 12:58 PM
    Open your eyes,  plastic waste is everywhere. Oceans, side of the road it won't disappear without your help 

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    Jason Platt 7/27/2019 9:47 AM
    We might have to change our name to team Kicking Hiney!