
Chris Huffman
"Plastic is BAD!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 276 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO134pieces of litterpicked 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.
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
Clean Plate Club
When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.
Personal Care
Eco Deodorant
I will switch to a plastic-free deodorant — whether purchased or DIY'd.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
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.
Lifestyle
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
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
Minimize Packaging
I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.
Food
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Food
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
Personal Care
Green Beauty
When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.
Personal Care
Sustainable Suds
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with a sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable option.
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.
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.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Participant Feed
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Chris Huffman 7/06/2022 5:00 PMGot a voicemail today, it was from a little sea turtle, thanking me for helping keep plastic out of the sea and waterways. -
Chris Huffman 7/05/2022 4:41 PMDon'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! -
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 -
Chris Huffman 7/03/2022 3:20 PMDid a walk around my neighborhood. Picked up a good amout of trash, the neighbors were very thankful!