Josh Gruber
"The tasks we complete in this challenge can become the habits we keep for the rest of the year!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,533 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO36pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO64pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO41plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.6poundspackaging waste avoided
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UP TO0.7poundswaste avoided
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UP TO36pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO46zero-waste mealsconsumed
Josh's actions
Food
Ditch the Plastic Wrap
I will ditch plastic wrap and use reusable containers, lids or wraps instead.
At Home
Plastic-Free Caffeine Routine
I will cut single-use plastics out of my morning drink by switching to reusable coffee pods, tea infusers, and bulk beans or tea leaves.
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.
Kids
Discover Together
I will spend 30 minutes educating my family on reasons to avoid plastic and how we will do it.
Community
Pick Up Plastic Litter
I will pick up 2 piece(s) of plastic litter each day and dispose of it responsibly.
On-the-go
Refill travel toiletries
If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me
On-the-go
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 2 pieces of plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
On-the-go
Skip the Straw
I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Food
Make Your Own
I will try a new recipe or food preparation method, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.
Food
Swap the Snacks
I will swap 2 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.
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?
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Josh Gruber 2/29/2024 11:06 AMThe final push of the final day!-
H McCrillis 2/29/2024 5:22 PMWhoo-hoo! 🥳
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REFLECTION QUESTIONKids Discover TogetherHow did conversations with your family about reducing plastic use go? What common values or motivations do you have to take action together?
Josh Gruber 2/28/2024 7:17 AMMy wife loves conveniences. It hasn't been easy to get her to change, but she's making progress and I commend her for that. It's not like I don't do things that bug her, but I'm making progress on those too. We're better together.-
Dustin Pelikan 2/29/2024 10:45 AMWay to go! Congrats -
Aimee Holthusen 2/28/2024 8:21 AMLove to see all working on something, way to get your family involved, it takes all of us to get the job done!
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Josh Gruber 2/28/2024 7:08 AMDid you know that almost 10% of the pounds of CO2 saved in this entire competition are because of Team Niron? -
Josh Gruber 2/27/2024 6:07 AMThe bag clips they have at IKEA work great for keeping your food fresh.-
Amber Sparks 2/27/2024 8:01 AMgood to know. I reuse wooden close pins.
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Josh Gruber 2/26/2024 5:52 AMPlastics commonly found in the ocean include: cigarette butts, food wrappers, beverage bottles, straws, cups and plates, bottle caps, and single-use bags.-
H McCrillis 2/27/2024 1:35 PMI swear I’ve picked up all of the above today at various bus stops.
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Josh Gruber 2/25/2024 12:36 PMMerino wool socks have changed my life for the better. -
Josh Gruber 2/24/2024 5:39 AMIt's cool to see the combined impact of all the participants in the challenge.-
H McCrillis 2/25/2024 10:48 AMIndeed. It’s rehearsal for Earth Day in a way. 🙂
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Josh Gruber 2/23/2024 9:47 AMPrevent food waste, eat your roommate's leftovers!-
Greg Waldorf 2/23/2024 12:15 PMBut, don't eat your roommate.
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Josh Gruber 2/22/2024 5:49 PMComing down to the home stretch. It feels good to see the impact my team is making. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Ditch the Plastic WrapWhich method did you try? Do you prefer reusable containers or reusable wraps?