Keith K. Crow
"Discover Nature, Inspire Action"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,531 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO40advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO44conversationswith people
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UP TO37disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO275minutesspent learning
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UP TO527pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO58pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO60plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO228plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Keith K. 's actions
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Community
Dig into Bioplastics
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 2 friends, family, and/or colleagues.
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.
Lifestyle
Proper Bioplastic Disposal
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 6 friends, family, and/or colleagues.
Family
Learn about Environmental Justice
Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 60 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.
Personal Care
Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.
Pets
All Natural Pet Toys
I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Family
Natural Paints
I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.
Family
Thoughtful Toys
I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 60 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Community
Estimate My Plastic Consumption
I will visit the rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Lifestyle
Travel Toiletries
If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA-approved reusable quart-sized bag.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant a herb or vegetable garden using as little plastic as possible and to save from the plastic used buying herbs and veggies.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Community
Say No to Styrofoam
Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
Food
Fill a Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Choose Reusable Food Storage
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
Food
Switch to Loose Leaf Tea
Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.
Food
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
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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Keith K. Crow 7/31/2022 7:17 PM -
Keith K. Crow 7/29/2022 11:52 AMWe are entering the final weekend of the challenge. We're curious if this challenge has helped you change habits, become more aware plastic recycling and waste? What did this challenge change in your life? -
Keith K. Crow 7/23/2022 7:37 AMOur Team Impact for the first 23 days! 8 days left . . . -
Keith K. Crow 7/23/2022 7:33 AMIf it can't be reduced, reused, repaired
Rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold
Recycled or composted
Then it should be restricted, redesigned
Or removed from production
-Pete Seeger -
Keith K. Crow 7/22/2022 9:25 AMI've not been to the Zoo Café in over a year. I was surprised to see they have vacated the condiment dispensers and now have the plastic packets . . . probably due to Covid, but they are still using public access soda fountains; what's the sanitary difference between the two dispensers. They've worked hard on being green with containers, cups, straws, lids, etc. etc. so kudos for those positive changes! -
Keith K. Crow 7/21/2022 9:09 AM-
Samantha Smith 7/21/2022 9:44 AMThose statistics are sad but a good reminder of why we're doing this challenge!
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Keith K. Crow 7/21/2022 9:07 AMBag it movie: An environmental documentary on plastic. After watching it, you’ll never think about plastic in the same way again. http://www.bagitmovie.com/ -
Keith K. Crow 7/12/2022 9:16 AMMany carpet options are made from recycled water bottles. https://www.plasticsmakeitpossible.com/plastics-recycling/how-to-recycle/at-home/recycle-your-carpeting/
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Keith K. Crow 7/10/2022 8:37 AM -
Keith K. Crow 7/06/2022 9:52 AM22 tips for going plastic free
1. BYO bag
3. Avoid individually wrapped products
4. Don’t buy fruit and veggies wrapped in plastic!
5. Swap out the Gladwrap for beeswax wraps or containers
6. Buy your meat or cheese from the deli and ask to use your own container.
7. Have a bottle on hand
8. Refuse the straw! Use your lips.
9. Ditch disposable plates
10. Grow your own
11. Get to the farmers’ markets or bulk food store
12. Buy refills
13. Take your own container to the food court instead
14. Swap your plastic toothbrush for a bamboo toothbrush.
15. Ladies, a menstrual cup is not as scary as it sounds
16. Use an electric shaver
17. Try natural scents
18. Step away from the microbeads
19. Don’t throw away old toys
20. Don’t throw away phones
21. Avoid lighters22. Invest in cloth nappies
https://www.australianethical.com.au/blog/22-tips-for-going-plastic-free/