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Brandon Rathbun

Wagner

"If you ain't 1st your last!!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,365 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    168
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    402
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    12
    pounds
    packaging waste avoided
  • UP TO
    12
    pounds
    waste recycled
  • UP TO
    3.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Brandon's actions

Food

Cook Meals with Zero Plastic Waste

I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will avoid 8 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Swap the Snacks

I will swap 4 prepackaged snacks for unpackaged fruits or veggies or homemade or bulk items each time we need more.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

WASH COLD, LINE DRY

I will wash my clothing in cold water and hang it to dry to reduce the amount of microplastic shedding and to prolong the life of my garments.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Ditch the Baggie

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Plan a Garden

I will plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Make Green Cleaners

I will make  3 of my own cleaning products (cleaners, detergents, soaps) instead of buying them in new spray bottles each time.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Buy Bulk Kitty Litter

I will purchase bulk cat litter where I can refill and keep using the same container.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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  • Brandon Rathbun's avatar
    Brandon Rathbun 3/01/2025 3:01 AM
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    I thoughtbthis ended.....

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    Brandon Rathbun 2/28/2025 2:07 AM
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    Hope everyone has had fun with the Eco challenge. See you next year...

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    Brandon Rathbun 2/27/2025 2:40 AM
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    Hope everyone has a wonderful day, and enjoy the nice weather....

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    Brandon Rathbun 2/26/2025 2:32 AM
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    Recycle, reduce, reuse. That was what I was taught as a kid in school. And still hold those core values today...

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    Brandon Rathbun 2/25/2025 2:15 AM
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    I think this weekend will be nice enough to go through the garage and finally get rid of all the old recycling, most of it is cans I've been collecting over the winter. Should have a nice return...

    • Julie DURR's avatar
      Julie DURR 2/25/2025 4:52 AM
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      Great idea let's hope we can get out in the yard and clean up the trash that has blown into the yard.

  • Brandon Rathbun's avatar
    Brandon Rathbun 2/24/2025 2:13 AM
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    Happy Monday folks, as the competition comes to and end this week. Which actions will you continue in your daily life. Most of the actions I chose were already part of my daily routine.

    • Julie DURR's avatar
      Julie DURR 2/24/2025 4:21 AM
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      I will be using my own cloth bags when shopping going forward.

  • Brandon Rathbun's avatar
    Brandon Rathbun 2/23/2025 3:12 AM
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    Happy Sunday, finally some warm weather.

  • Brandon Rathbun's avatar
    Brandon Rathbun 2/22/2025 2:35 AM
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    Watched a video of a guy who turned plastic into fuel, maybe this is the answer we've been searching for. If interested his youtube channel is NatureJab, worth checking out..

    • Roberto  Avila's avatar
      Roberto Avila 2/22/2025 11:54 AM
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      That would get rid of a lot of the plastic in the world and make gas cheaper

  • Brandon Rathbun's avatar
    Brandon Rathbun 2/21/2025 2:10 AM
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    What is a good alternative for cat litter, not really a fan of traditional litter.

    • Demi Turner's avatar
      Demi Turner 2/21/2025 8:41 AM
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      Pretty litter was a good alternative health wise for our cat. It's less dusty, and helps with the odor. The litter changes color depending on urine acidity too to help identify health problems quicker. Downside is that it comes in a plastic bag at the moment...

    • Julie DURR's avatar
      Julie DURR 2/21/2025 4:46 AM
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      We had an outdoor sandbox all the cats in the neighborhood used it! LOL Sorry kids you are no longer allowed to play in the sandbox. Sorry I am no help for the indoor cat solution.

    • Roberto  Avila's avatar
      Roberto Avila 2/21/2025 2:59 AM
      • 28-DAY STREAK
      Good question Brandon

  • Brandon Rathbun's avatar
    Brandon Rathbun 2/20/2025 2:15 AM
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    As the challenges come to an end, which actions will you continue to practice...

    • Dustin Pelikan's avatar
      Dustin Pelikan 2/21/2025 8:17 AM
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      so many things. But the key is to make our actions a habit.

    • H McCrillis 's avatar
      H McCrillis 2/21/2025 12:33 AM
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      1. Continue to buy products with the least amount of plastic possible.
      2. Reuse as much of the types of plastic that can be reused that we already have.
      3. Advocate to manufacturers, stores and government officials to support efforts to reduce plastic.

    • Amanda Eames's avatar
      Amanda Eames 2/20/2025 12:21 PM
      Bulk bin shopping and seeking out unbagged produce

    • Michelle  B's avatar
      Michelle B 2/20/2025 5:06 AM
      • 24-DAY STREAK
      Careful buying of personal care products looking for glass, metal and last choice, recyclable plastic packaging. Reducing my purchasing overall. Asking businesses to provide/make better choices for the environment. Composting. Continue cold water wash. Continue bringing my own reusable takeout coffee tumbler and reusable metal water bottle. Reduce takeout meals. Pick up plastic litter.

    • Roberto  Avila's avatar
      Roberto Avila 2/20/2025 4:12 AM
      • 28-DAY STREAK
      Probably ill keep doing all of them