Pat Burns

Bloomington Ditches Plastic (residents and staff)

POINTS TOTAL

40 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
251 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

60

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.3

pounds

waste avoided
UP TO

10

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

9.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill

Pat's actions

At Home

Skip the Dryer Sheets

I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Extend the Life of Electronics

Manufacturers want you to replace your phones every year. I will keep my phone for at least 3 years and make any necessary repairs or updates to keep it functioning as long as possible.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

On-the-go

Visit a packaging-free store

I will visit a co-op or zero waste store to check out my local options for bulk products and plastic-free items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

WASH COLD, LINE DRY

I will wash my clothing in cold water and hang it to dry to reduce the amount of microplastic shedding and to prolong the life of my garments.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use A Reusable Mug or Cup

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Pat Burns 2/04/2026 9:35 AM
I stopped using dryer sheets about a year ago. Great decision.

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Pat Burns 2/04/2026 9:32 AM
I brought a reusable water bottle to a class. It’s such a habit for me to do this, it’s pretty much automatic for me now and it’s so easy. It’s hard to understand why more people don’t do this.

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