Joe Voulgaris

Zoo New England

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
150 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

14

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

9.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

21

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

20

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

12

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Joe's actions

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant a herb or vegetable garden using as little plastic as possible and to save from the plastic used buying herbs and veggies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Invest in a Pooper-Scooper

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 6 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Better Gum

I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Fill a Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Homemade Pet Treats

I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip Plastic Bags

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Go Strawless

I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Joe Voulgaris 7/13/2022 6:27 AM
It has been harder than expected in some areas like plastic bags if I am without reusable bags during my vacation last week. I will need to plan better next year during our July 4th vacations.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Since the restrictions that COVID-19 has required of our society, trying to use your own cup might present new barriers, as well as new opportunities for creative problem solving. How were you able to achieve success on this action? How can you make it a long-term habit?
Joe Voulgaris 7/13/2022 6:19 AM
Only utilize a reusable cup for all my routine drinks, cut out bought plastic by 75% from early this year.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Joe Voulgaris 7/13/2022 6:17 AM
I have stopped utilizing plastic straws and coffee stirring sticks all together.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How can you be an advocate for using reusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable food packaging or eating utensils, and how can you convince them of the need for change?
Joe Voulgaris 7/13/2022 6:16 AM
We brought a less expensive set of plates and silverware on vaction to the beach this year, normally we would only use paper/plastic ware to make it easier.

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