

Greg Tocco
"Today I will make a difference!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 170 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO20plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO15plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Greg's actions
Family
Natural Paints
I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.
Community
Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral
I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Pets
Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal
I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.
Pets
Thrifty Pets
I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.
Family
Provide the Alternatives
I will provide daily plastic free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cuttlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.
Food
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
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.
Lifestyle
Travel Smart
If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.
Personal Care
Fresh as a Daisy
I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.
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
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Greg Tocco 7/15/2019 11:14 AMNeed to ask for straws rather than restaurant automatically putting the with your meal. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFamilyWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) does your family regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Greg Tocco 7/03/2019 3:16 PMCoffee cups. Keep reusable coffee mugs in the car for use at drive—throughs.-
Melissa Rupani 7/04/2019 6:02 AM
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