Jason Platt
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,202 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO97plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO6.0conversationswith people
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UP TO89plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO62pieces of plastic cutlerynot 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.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Personal Care
Brusha Brusha Brusha
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
Food
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Personal Care
Back in the Bowl
I will purchase refillable beauty products.
Pets
Homemade Pet Food/Treats
I will prepare my own pet food and treats to avoid plastic packaging.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
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).
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.
Food
Use Reusable Water Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Family
Glass Bottle Baby
I will replace 10 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.
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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Jason Platt 7/31/2019 12:13 PMYeah! day 31 is here. Team ZNE really showed the rest who is the best! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use Reusable ContainersHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Jason Platt 7/31/2019 12:12 PMI just want to point out that some of these reflection questions are not easy to answer. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Lobby for ReusablesWhat 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?
Jason Platt 7/31/2019 12:11 PMcost 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 QUESTIONPersonal Care Pretty oh so PrettyHow can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?
Jason Platt 7/31/2019 12:07 PMby walking the walk. if you want people to respond to your advocacy you must first prove that you are doing your part. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care Lather UpWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
Jason Platt 7/28/2019 6:52 AMI 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 QUESTIONPets Pet WasteBy 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?
Jason Platt 7/28/2019 6:51 AMhmmm I've always heard you can burn dried up cow patties... Nah that is just gross. -
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?
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Jason Platt 7/28/2019 6:46 AMI predict by the end of today we will have taken second place. Lets make it happen! -
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?
Jason Platt 7/27/2019 12:58 PMOpen your eyes, plastic waste is everywhere. Oceans, side of the road it won't disappear without your help -
Jason Platt 7/27/2019 9:47 AMWe might have to change our name to team Kicking Hiney!