

Jonathan David Patton-Whitfield
"Help reduce plastic and micro plastic."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 146 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO8.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO2.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Jonathan's actions
Community
Attend an ACHS Webinar
Learn about how plastics are affecting our environment!
Personal Care
Brush with Bamboo
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Food
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Personal Care
Sustainable Suds
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with a sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable option.
Personal Care
Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.
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.
Food
Go Strawless
I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
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.
Food
Advocate for Plastic-Free Dining
I will talk to the owner or manager of a restaurant I frequent to request that they reduce their use of single-use and disposable plastics.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareWhat are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
Jonathan David Patton-Whitfield 7/02/2022 11:08 AMWhen using bar methods, you lose the plastic bottle carrier. I use a 5 liter of eco friendly body was and buy in bulk. I recycle the plastic, but it’s biodegradable