Daniel Gladhill
"Single use plastics suck!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 216 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.3pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO6.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.6poundswaste avoided
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
Daniel's actions
At Home
Skip the Dryer Sheets
I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.
Pets
Prepare Homemade Treats
I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.
Pets
Clean Up Pet Hair with Reusables
I will use a reusable lint brush or vacuum to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets, and furniture.
At Home
Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes
I will replace my disposable cleaning wipes with a reusable brush or cloth.
Personal Care
Replace My Toothbrush
I will replace 5 plastic toothbrushes in my household with recycled plastic, wood or bamboo toothbrushes.
On-the-go
Pack a Lunch
I will skip eating out and bring a lunch from home in reusable containers.
Plastics 101
Read Plastic-Free Challenge emails
I will read through the three emails each week to learn more about plastic and get ideas on how to use less.
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single-use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper to clean up in my yard.
At Home
Shop Used
I will buy secondhand goods to reduce the demand for new plastic products and avoid packaging.
On-the-go
Skip the Straw
I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Participant Feed
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Daniel Gladhill 2/03/2026 12:18 PMSingle use plastics suck!-
Charles Schaller 2/04/2026 6:44 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPetsWhat has been your experience using a reusable pooper-scooper? How are caring for your pet and caring for the environment connected for you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPetsDoes making your own pet treats seem like a habit you can keep up in the long term? What else can you do to reduce your use of plastic packaging that can come from taking care of your pet's needs?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareWhat are the benefits of switching to bamboo, wood, or recycled-content toothbrushes? How could you get others to make this change, too?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAt HomeHow have you modified your cleaning routine to make sure you aren't using disposable wipes? Are you satisfied with the results?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAt HomeHow difficult (or easy!) has it been for you to cut dryer sheets from your laundry routine?
Daniel Gladhill 2/03/2026 11:54 AMIt's been pretty easy. I use liquid now.-
Parker Lange 2/03/2026 1:08 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPetsWhat reusable options have you started using to clean up pet hair?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONOn-the-goHave you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONOn-the-goWhat are some of the unexpected benefits of bringing your own lunch?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAt HomeWhat kinds of items have been easy for you to find used? What has been hard?
