

Kristin Tanchin
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 90 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.9poundswaste avoided
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UP TO2.1poundswaste recycled
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
Kristin's actions
Plastics 101
Learn about bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastic
I will learn about what different descriptions and marketing terms mean when used on plastics.
Plastics 101
Put compostable plastics in the right place
I will make sure any BPI-certified compostable plastic products I use will be disposed of correctly by putting them in my curbside compost/food scraps bin or taking them to a drop-off location and not placing them in the regular recycling.
Plastics 101
Recycle Plastic Bags
Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 2 plastic bags per day bringing them to a drop-off or special pickup
Plastics 101
Recycle Plastic Caps
I will recycle 6 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.
At Home
Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes
I will replace my disposable cleaning wipes with a reusable brush or cloth.
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
Buy better gum
I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.
At Home
Shop Used
I will buy secondhand goods to reduce the demand for new plastic products and avoid packaging.
Participant Feed
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Kristin Tanchin 2/21/2025 10:53 AMMoving completely away from any plastic bottles has been much easier than I thought it would be.-
Layl McDill 2/22/2025 9:41 AM- 28-DAY STREAK
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAt HomeBesides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Kristin Tanchin 2/21/2025 10:52 AMHelping the pollinators is very important to me! I also share what is grown with my friends and neighbors. It's a win-win-win situation! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPlastics 101What are some things you can do to avoid using plastic bottles and plastic caps in the first place?
Kristin Tanchin 2/21/2025 10:50 AMI stopped using plastic water bottles and only use tap and filtered water. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAt HomeWhat kinds of items have been easy for you to find used? What has been hard?
Kristin Tanchin 2/21/2025 10:49 AMI buy ALL of my clothes second hand! Have been doing that for the last 30 years! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAt HomeHow have you modified your cleaning routine to make sure you aren't using disposable wipes? Are you satisfied with the results?
Kristin Tanchin 2/21/2025 10:48 AMI have been, and will continue to use, rags that I can rinse out. I don't even have disposable wipes anywhere in my house!