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Jonathan Riehle

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POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 131 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    0.3
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    waste audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    0.1
    pounds
    waste recycled
  • UP TO
    2.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    35
    minutes
    spent learning

Jonathan's actions

At Home

Skip the Dryer Sheets

I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.

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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.

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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.

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Plastics 101

Estimate Your Plastic Footprint

I will complete a plastic consumption calculator to learn about my plastic footprint.

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Plastics 101

Complete a waste audit

I will spend 5 minutes conducting a waste audit- including recyclables and compost- to understand how much plastic waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

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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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use A Reusable Mug or Cup

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

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DAILY ACTION

Plastics 101

Recycle Plastic Caps

I will recycle 1 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.

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DAILY ACTION

Community

DITCH DISPOSABLES AT YOUR PARTY

I will avoid using disposables, such as balloons, table covers and single-use favors as well as disposable plates, cups and utensils for special occasions.

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Community

Pick Up Plastic Litter

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of plastic litter each day and dispose of it responsibly.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Plastics 101
    What are some things you can do to avoid using plastic bottles and plastic caps in the first place?

    Jonathan Riehle's avatar
    Jonathan Riehle 2/10/2025 12:25 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    I try to purchase things in bulk or glass when I can

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    Jonathan Riehle 2/02/2025 7:37 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    Mostly, I find do many of the recommendations already. My goal this year is to find a nonplastic way to store cheese.

    • H McCrillis 's avatar
      H McCrillis 2/03/2025 12:59 AM
      • 28-DAY STREAK
      Yeah, the ones I found at Free the Ocean are just for closing the end of the plastic wrappers. 😕

    • Julie Moore's avatar
      Julie Moore 2/02/2025 10:22 AM
      Pass it on! I have heard the beeswax wraps are an alternative. Purchasing cheese without plastic is more of a challenge!

  • Jonathan Riehle's avatar
    Jonathan Riehle 2/02/2025 7:36 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    Much of the challenge involves things I already do, but I keep finding more to improve upon.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Plastics 101
    What did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?

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    Jonathan Riehle 2/02/2025 7:35 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    I know that after recycling and composting organics, the bulk of my trash is still plastic that is not reusable or recyclable. Much of this is food packaging. I look for foods not packaged in plastics, but the options are few.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How easy or difficult have you found this task? Is there a way you could rearrange your freezer to make this work better?

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    Jonathan Riehle 2/02/2025 7:32 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    This is not that difficult. I regularly use plastic or glass storage containers. I f I do use plastic (e.g., zip-loc type bags), I wash and reuse them.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    How difficult (or easy!) has it been for you to cut dryer sheets from your laundry routine?

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    Jonathan Riehle 2/02/2025 7:31 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    Not a problem at all. We have used wool balls for years