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Dick Thompson

Reid Park Zoo

"Do the right thing! "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 256 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    4
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    33
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    13
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    6
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill

Dick's actions

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

That Was a Close Shave

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

COMPLETED
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

Lifestyle

Travel Toiletries

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA-approved reusable quart-sized bag.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Personal Care

See the Green

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Personal Care

Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 4 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusables at Work

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip Plastic Bags

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Practice Sustainable Fashion
    How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

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    Dick Thompson 7/26/2022 6:56 PM
    Keep a clean and neat look. Clean clothes, unwrinkled, and fitted work even when slightly faded.  I keep my hair short with electric clippers I use my self. When I do replace clothes I look for durability and eco frinendy and sustainable materials.

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    Dick Thompson 7/16/2022 9:19 AM
    Why accept the challenge.  “The responsibility is all yours; no one can stop you from being honest or straightforward.” "do the right thing"— Marcus Aurelius

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    Dick Thompson 7/16/2022 9:03 AM
    reuse plastic containers for storage whenever possible