Adam Karis
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 825 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO105disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO106plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO20plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.4poundspackaging waste avoided
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UP TO0.9poundswaste avoided
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UP TO33pounds of CO2have been saved
Adam's actions
On-the-go
Use Reusable Water Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
On-the-go
Pack a Lunch
I will skip eating out and bring a lunch from home in reusable containers.
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.
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
Plan a Garden
I will plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.
At Home
Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes
I will replace my disposable cleaning wipes with a reusable brush or cloth.
On-the-go
Recycle at Work
I will recycle my plastic containers at work, and if I can't find a recycling bin I'll bring the item home with me.
On-the-go
Use A Reusable Mug or Cup
I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
Plastics 101
Avoid Harmful Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Adam Karis 2/29/2024 6:15 AMToday is the last day and its been fun! -
Adam Karis 2/27/2024 7:00 AMI forgot my water bottle today but thankfully we have reusable glassware/cups in our shared kitchen.-
H McCrillis 2/27/2024 11:52 AMHooray for backup options! 🥛 <— One of the few emoji that are for reusable items. 🫤
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Adam Karis 2/26/2024 6:43 AMFor lunch today: White Bean Chicken Chili, with sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and Doritos Spicy Chili chips for toppings! 3 reusable containers were used thus avoiding wasted plastic packaging. -
Adam Karis 2/26/2024 6:43 AMFor lunch today: White Bean Chicken Chili, with sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and Doritos Spicy Chili chips for toppings! 3 reusable containers were used thus avoiding wasted plastic packaging. -
Adam Karis 2/26/2024 6:43 AMFor lunch today: White Bean Chicken Chili, with sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and Doritos Spicy Chili chips for toppings! 3 reusable containers were used thus avoiding wasted plastic packaging. -
Adam Karis 2/26/2024 6:43 AMFor lunch today: White Bean Chicken Chili, with sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and Doritos Spicy Chili chips for toppings! 3 reusable containers were used thus avoiding wasted plastic packaging.-
H McCrillis 2/27/2024 1:33 PMOoh, sounds delicious!
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Adam Karis 2/23/2024 6:56 AMStarting pre-making egg bakes in cupcake pans for quick and easy b fast sandwiches throughout the week vs grabbing one at the gas station with disposable paper and foil wrapping. Saves money and avoids extra waste! I assume its a bit healthier too since there is less sodium, preservatives, and b fast meats/cheese and more eggs.-
Dustin Pelikan 2/23/2024 7:07 AMThat's a great idea. I buy the costco ones but every one comes in a plastic wrapper and that drives me nuts... making my own seems much better.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPlastics 101 Avoid Harmful PlasticsDo some research on polystyrene and polyvinyl. How many items in your house already contain these toxins?
Adam Karis 2/23/2024 6:52 AMLots of packaged items come with foam insulation. I am happy to see more creative uses of corrugated board to insulate and shockproof packages. Plastic film is less prevalent in my life. I have used it more permanently to insulate a crawl space where plumbing was present and I didn't need to heat the entire square footage. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONOn-the-go Pack a LunchWhat are some of the unexpected benefits of bringing your own lunch?
Adam Karis 2/22/2024 6:33 AMLunch today is a sandwich, carrots & dip, and an apple. All in reusable containers.-
Nancy Xiong 2/22/2024 7:31 AMReusable containers, portion control and I know what I'm eating! Not to mention, the perks of saving money!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONOn-the-go Use Reusable Water BottlesCan you think of any scenarios where using your own bottle is harder? How can you make sure not to get a disposable bottle in that case?
Adam Karis 2/21/2024 12:59 PMEvents are a challenge when they focus on sales vs fountain/tap availability. I tend to pack more water bottles when there is a risk of this.