
Maria Koshenina
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 167 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO11pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.4poundspackaging waste avoided
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UP TO8.0poundswaste recycled
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
Maria's 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.
Plastics 101
Estimate Your Plastic Footprint
I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.
Plastics 101
Recycle Plastic Caps
I will recycle 4 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.
Plastics 101
Recycle Plastic Bags
Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 3 plastic bags per day bringing them to a drop-off or special pickup
Food
Ditch the Baggie
I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.
Plastics 101
Avoid Harmful Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).
On-the-go
Pack a Lunch
I will skip eating out and bring a lunch from home in reusable containers.
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.
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