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JOHANNA KINNEY

Alaska SeaLife Center

"My mission is to keep learning about and implementing the reduction of single use plastics in my daily routines, little changes at a time. "

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    pieces of litter
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    pieces of plastic cutlery
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    plastic bottles
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    plastic containers
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JOHANNA's actions

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Community Clean up Lowell Pt

Beach clean up with a focus on MicroPlastics

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Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

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Community

Give Some Green Gratitude

I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.

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Community

Marina Beach Clean Up

To bring awareness to the fishing practices and the trash the camping sites leave behind while cleaning up the area.

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Lifestyle

Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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Family

Plastic Free Lunch Boxes

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Clean Plate Club

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

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Personal Care

Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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Community

Learn about Plastic Production

Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.

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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.

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Community

Research Local Waste Sites

I will spend 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

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Lifestyle

HOUSEHOLD MESSES

I will use cloth rags for around-the-house cleanups instead of paper towels.

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Personal Care

That Was a Close Shave

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Eco Deodorant

I will switch to a plastic-free deodorant — whether purchased or DIY'd.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Community Beach Clean Up

Beach Clean up hosted by ASLC - to clean up our community and bring awareness to the dangers of single use plastic and provide tips for reduction

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

MATCHES INSTEAD OF LIGHTERS

I will make an effort to purchase/use matches instead of plastic lighters.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

CANDLES VS. AEROSOLS

I will avoid using aerosol or plastic air fresheners and use a candle or incense instead.

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Lifestyle

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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DAILY ACTION

Community

Join a Cleanup Effort

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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DAILY ACTION

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Go Strawless

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Fill a Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

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).

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip Plastic Bags

When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle Clean Plate Club
    How easy was this swap for you? Did you have any concerns before making it?

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    JOHANNA KINNEY 7/27/2022 4:28 PM
    I made the swap from a liquid dish soap to bar dish soap and it was not difficult at all!  

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    JOHANNA KINNEY 7/27/2022 4:21 PM
    daily walk - get steps in, get fresh air, clean up the community a bit! It's a win-win-win.   
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Go Strawless
    Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

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    JOHANNA KINNEY 7/27/2022 4:18 PM
    Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

    I think a lot of businesses in town have started to use more eco-friendly straws and are starting to not offer straws unless asked for.  I use reusable straws at home and often gift them to friends and family, too. 

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    JOHANNA KINNEY 7/26/2022 11:41 AM
    I loved the beach clean up on Sunday!  The rain held up and made it a really fun experience for me and my kiddo! Thanks ASLC for organizing these. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care That Was a Close Shave
    What have you noticed about the economic and social impact of switching to steel razors? Was there ever really a need for disposable razors, or do you think it was just a way to sell more things?

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    JOHANNA KINNEY 7/26/2022 11:40 AM
    I bought a steel razor last night and am excited to ditch the plastic disposable razors.  The company I bought from even recycles the used blades for you.  :) 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Say No to Styrofoam
    How might styrofoam be an environmental justice and/or environmental racism issue in your community?

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    JOHANNA KINNEY 7/25/2022 4:29 PM
    Styrofoam is definitely cheaper and more accessible than to provide recycled or compostable products. The latter needs to be accessible to everyone, rather. And Styrofoam needs to be outlawed unless there is some lifesaving purpose it provides that I don't know of.  ;-)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Join a Cleanup Effort
    How does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?

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    JOHANNA KINNEY 7/25/2022 3:52 PM
    working with others to clean up our community is totally inspiring!  I involved my 9 year old to teach this practice to him as well.  and it's pretty win-win, you get to be outside and get fresh air and help clean up your community.  AND be an example to others watching you. 

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    JOHANNA KINNEY 7/14/2022 3:56 PM
    It's not hard to pick up three pieces (or more) of litter a day!  Every bit helps.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Keep My Community Clean
    How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

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    JOHANNA KINNEY 7/05/2022 11:44 AM
    Picking up litter connects me to my community because I'm making the choice to not walk by a piece of trash and I'm taking action in picking it up.  I'm also hoping that in doing so, someone will see me do this act and take it upon themselves to make that choice as well.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Use Reusables at Work
    It is often true that we only have control over our own actions and not the collective community. How can you lead by example when it comes to switching disposables for reusable dishes in your community?

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    JOHANNA KINNEY 7/04/2022 3:16 PM
    I think just by putting the methods into practice and showing by action sets an example and mindset for others to see and consider and hopefully implement.