Andrew Stewart

Rhinebeck Community

"The goal: to do better tomorrow than we did today, forever."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
124 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

6.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

4.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

2.0

zero-waste meals

consumed

Andrew's actions

Personal Care

Just Say No

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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 2
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Swap the Snacks

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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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.

Andrew Stewart 7/07/2019 6:59 AM

The kids estimate that at least 75% of restaurants in town no longer provide a straw automatically - though many will bring one if you ask. We never ask! And have started carrying a set of metal straws with us when we go out. It’s a real gearshift, but it feels immediately productive.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

Do an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?

Andrew Stewart 7/07/2019 6:56 AM

We have done this recently, swapping out plastic for glass wherever we could; they’re sturdier, more fun to handle, and less likely to contaminate the food we store.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Containers

How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

Andrew Stewart 7/07/2019 6:54 AM

We just bought a set of glass “Tupperware” of all shapes and sizes - so even our reusables are greener than they used to be.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Swap the Snacks

How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?

Andrew Stewart 7/07/2019 6:52 AM

For the kids it develops a taste for more natural and organic food, it’s obviously healthier; and it reduces waste!

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