Meg Wood

U.S. Bank Plastic Eradicators

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
470 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

11

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

waste audit

conducted
UP TO

10

pounds

waste recycled
UP TO

8.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

165

minutes

spent learning

Meg's actions

At Home

Buy better gum

I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Complete a waste audit

I will spend 30 minutes conducting a waste audit- including recyclables and compost- to understand how much plastic waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Plastics 101

Read Plastic-Free Challenge emails

I will read through the three emails each week to learn more about plastic and get ideas on how to use less.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Plastics 101

Stop "wishcycling"

Contamination makes the recycling process more difficult. I will review which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my county and recycle only those items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use A Reusable Mug or Cup

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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