Nick Dippel

Niron Magnetics

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
612 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

12

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

13

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

17

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

4.1

pounds

packaging waste avoided
UP TO

48

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

15

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

20

minutes

spent learning

Nick's actions

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will avoid 2 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Know the Numbers

The numbers #1-7 on plastics tell us a lot and can help us be better recyclers. I will learn more about what the symbols on plastics mean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Ditch the Baggie

I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Stop Buying Water

I will stop buying water and instead use water from the tap or invest in a water filter if water quality is a concern.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Ditch the Plastic Wrap

I will ditch plastic wrap and use reusable containers, lids or wraps instead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Skip Single-Use Plastic for Freezing Food

I will use reusable containers when freezing food and opt for glass or metal when purchasing new containers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Cook Meals with Zero Plastic Waste

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 25
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 14
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 1 pieces of plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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Nick Dippel 2/28/2025 9:58 AM
- 28-DAY STREAK
This has been a great way to learn new opportunities to reduce plastic use!

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Nick Dippel 2/25/2025 7:15 AM
- 28-DAY STREAK
PLA is a pretty neat plastic as it can be produced with renewable resources and can be compostable. I hope that material get's used more!

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Nick Dippel 2/21/2025 12:06 PM
- 28-DAY STREAK
Had take-out for lunch and received a plastic bag, and on the walk back realized that I should be using a reusable bag. Will keep a reusable bag at my desk from here on out.

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