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Chris Huffman

National Aquarium

"Plastic is BAD!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 276 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    10
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    134
    pieces of litter
    picked up

Chris's actions

Lifestyle

Natural Fibers

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Clean Plate Club

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Eco Deodorant

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook a Plastic Free Meal

I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip Plastic Bags

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Green Beauty

When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Sustainable Suds

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with a sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable option.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Share My Actions

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Chris Huffman 7/06/2022 5:00 PM
    Got a voicemail today, it was from a little sea turtle, thanking me for helping keep plastic out of the sea and waterways. 

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    Chris Huffman 7/05/2022 4:41 PM
    Don't tell my dentist, but I spent a long time not flossing because I realized how bad floss is for the environment. I've since switched to using biodegradable floss made of mulberry silk. Now I can smile with pride!

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    Chris Huffman 7/04/2022 9:18 AM
    "That trash keeps coming and it don't stop coming. Gotta pick it up from the streets, put it in the proper bin." - Smash Mouth

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    Chris Huffman 7/03/2022 3:20 PM
    Did a walk around my neighborhood. Picked up a good amout of trash, the neighbors were very thankful!