Cindi Bratton

Hoaloha

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
219 Total

Participant Impact

up to

9.4

pounds of CO2

have been saved
up to

1.4

pounds

packaging waste avoided
up to

8.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
up to

16

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
up to

0.9

pounds

waste avoided
up to

1.0

documentaries

watched
up to

90

minutes

spent learning

Cindi's Actions

At Home

Plastic-Free Caffeine Routine

I will cut single-use plastics out of my morning drink by switching to reusable coffee pods, tea infusers, and bulk beans or tea leaves.

Completed
One-Time Action

At Home

Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes

I will replace my disposable cleaning wipes with a reusable brush or cloth.

Completed
One-Time Action

On-the-go

Use reusable to-go containers

I will use a restaurant's deposit system for reusable cups and/or takeout containers.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 1 pieces of plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Ditch the Plastic Wrap

I will ditch plastic wrap and use reusable containers, lids or wraps instead.

Completed
One-Time Action

At Home

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about plastic waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

Completed
One-Time Action

At Home

Avoid Harmful Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

Reflection Question
At Home Watch a Documentary

Which documentary did you choose to watch? What did you learn?

Cindi Bratton 2/27/2023 7:34 AM

The Plastics problem -found that the manufacturers of plastic mislead all with the 'recycling symbol' and that only 10% of all plastics are actually recycled as the rest are not financially or economically able to be recycled. This has been going on since the 70's and something has to be done now as our earth cannot handle this. There is so much dumping of trash, hidden, sent to other countries polluting cities and damaging the earth.

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Reflection Question
Food Ditch the Plastic Wrap

Which method did you try? Do you prefer reusable containers or reusable wraps?

Cindi Bratton 2/27/2023 6:28 AM

easier and better for the earth to use reusable containers than use the plastic wrap as it doesn't always stick on the dish to keep it fresh.

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Reflection Question
At Home Plastic-Free Caffeine Routine

How has removing your single-use plastics impacted your caffeine routine?

Cindi Bratton 2/27/2023 6:25 AM

I have stopped buying plastic pop bottles and get the metal cans instead. I am still working on not using plastic water bottles and using sink water instead.

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Reflection Question
At Home Ditch the Disposable Cleaning Wipes

How have you modified your cleaning routine to make sure you aren't using disposable wipes? Are you satisfied with the results?

Cindi Bratton 2/27/2023 6:24 AM

It has been a little harder not to use disposable wipes as they feel so 'handy' however i have tried to use old rags and keep them ready to use for this type of cleaning and I can wash them again and again and save the money and the world from more garbage!

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Reflection Question
On-the-go Use reusable to-go containers

What did you think about your experience with the returnable container system?

Cindi Bratton 2/27/2023 6:22 AM

Reusable containers actually keep your food fresher, has a better seal and can be used again and again!

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Reflection Question
On-the-go Use Reusable Utensils

How can you be an advocate for using resusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable cutlery, and how can you convince them of the need for change?

Cindi Bratton 2/27/2023 6:21 AM

I have made sure to use utensils i have at home instead of the plastic cutlery. The plastic cutlery actually is so thin it sometime breaks when you try to use it. It is easier to use your silverware at home and save the world form extra plastics!

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Reflection Question
At Home Avoid Harmful Plastics

Do some research on polystyrene and polyvinyl. How many items in your house already contain these toxins?

Cindi Bratton 2/27/2023 6:20 AM

Egg container has polystyrene and some of the other food service items I have gotten when ordering food from restaurants. Items such as my laundry detergent and other flexible plastics have polyvinyl

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Reflection Question
On-the-go Use Reusable Bags

How difficult was this action for you? What made it easy or difficult?

Cindi Bratton 2/27/2023 6:16 AM

reusable bags are sturdier and actually hold more items than plastic bags!

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Reflection Question
Food Skip Single-Use Plastic for Freezing Food

How easy or difficult have you found this task? Is there a way you could rearrange your freezer to make this work better?

Cindi Bratton 2/27/2023 6:15 AM

I use reusable containers to store the food instead of plastic wrap and it actually works better !

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