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John Linehan

Zoo New England

"To make the world a healthier place for people and other animals."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 747 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    111
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    5.0
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    48
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    21
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill

John's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Support a Sharing Economy

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

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip Plastic Bags

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

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusables at Work

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

COMPLETED 21
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 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Discover Together

I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Get Rid of Glitter

I will teach my little ones about microplastics while we do a craft project together using glitter alternatives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    John Linehan 7/28/2022 6:47 AM
    Each of us is making the world just a little bit better place by the actions we take each day.

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    John Linehan 7/11/2022 7:46 AM
    Been consciously talking with people about plastics and especially single use avoidance 

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    John Linehan 7/01/2022 7:20 AM
    I'm all signed-up with some new challenges I'm taking-on.

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    John Linehan 7/01/2022 7:04 AM
    Excited to get started gain!