Terryl Gordon

Community Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
212 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

26

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

pieces plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

0.7

pounds

waste avoided
UP TO

1.4

pounds

packaging waste avoided
UP TO

1.0

pound

waste recycled
UP TO

2.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

135

minutes

spent learning

Terryl's actions

Food

Ditch the Baggie

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about plastic waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Plastics 101

Recycle Plastic Caps

I will recycle 2 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 5
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

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

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

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 2
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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What are the hardest scenarios for you to avoid using bottled water? How have you been able to avoid purchasing water in these situations?
Terryl Gordon 2/04/2025 8:13 AM
- 5-DAY STREAK
When I am on the run. Not easy for me to carry a metal bottle with water in it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

When is it hardest not to use a plastic bag? What can motivate you to stick to your goal in those cases?
Terryl Gordon 2/04/2025 8:11 AM
- 5-DAY STREAK
When I will be inconvenienced. Have bowls with lids easily available so I can just grab them when needed.

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