Michael Reinsperger

Dallas Zoo and Children's Aquarium at Fair Park

"I am just trying to reduce my own waste production"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
343 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

34

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

15

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

60

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

5.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

11

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Michael's actions

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

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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Glass Bottle Baby

I will replace 4 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Discover Together

I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Start Composting

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

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

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Michael Reinsperger 7/15/2019 3:48 AM

Drinking one or two cups of coffee a day from the vending machine really added up. Now I only drink coffee from mugs and probably saved around 30 plastic cups just until now!

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