

Dane Rogers
"Support my wife in creating a more sustainable world"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 509 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO78plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO413minutesspent learning
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UP TO35disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO76pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO33plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Dane's 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).
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.
Food
Go Strawless
I will keep 4 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Food
Advocate for Office Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.
Personal Care
See the Green
I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.
Personal Care
Say No to "Flushable Wipes"
Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.
Community
Host a Watch Party
I will host a watch party with friends and/or colleagues to watch and discuss a movie about plastics.
Community
Become a Recycling Pro
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 120 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.
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.
Lifestyle
Ditch Dryer Sheets
I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 9 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
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.
Community
Research Local Waste Sites
I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Food
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Dane Rogers 7/30/2022 11:20 AMAdventure Aquarium uses plastic can rings In their tanks for enrichment. Heard it hear first folks! -
Dane Rogers 7/30/2022 11:12 AMHeard a rumor Adventure Aquarium hides straws inside kids halloweens candy -
Dane Rogers 7/24/2022 10:09 AMEver wonder where your missing socks go? Adventure Aquarium has them in a giant plastic bag. Jerks! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
Dane Rogers 7/22/2022 10:55 AMGuys I was doing my own research yesterday and learned Adventure Aquarium doesn’t rinse there recyclables 🤬 -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
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Dane Rogers 7/20/2022 6:05 AMLook plastic…it’s not you, it’s me. We’ve been together a long time and things have been great! You’re durable, and convenient, heck we’ve known each other since we were kids…but things change, you know? As time went on I kept hearing things about how toxic you might be and hurtful to my overall environment, and I’ll be honest, I denied it for a long time because I love you. However, in order to grow…..I need to let you go. We’ll always have Paris 💕 -
Dane Rogers 7/13/2022 2:26 PMLet’s do this Newport Aquarium!