
Paul Hirsch
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 85 Total
Paul's Actions
Food
Buy Material Other Than Plastic
When options exist, I will opt for products packaged in metal, glass or paper vs plastic. Examples: Soda / drinks, spaghetti sauce, orange juice
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will avoid 1 plastic bags each shopping trip by not bagging my produce or using reusable produce bags.
At Home
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about plastic waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
At Home
Extend the Life of Electronics
Manufacturers want you to replace your phones every year. I will keep my phone for at least 3 years and make any necessary repairs or updates to keep it functioning as long as possible.
At Home
Avoid Harmful Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polyvinyl, polystyrene and polycarbonate (#3,#6 and #7).
At Home
Skip the Dryer Sheets
I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.
At Home
Choose Natural Clothing Fibers
I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic or spandex.
Community
Pick Up Plastic Litter
I will pick up 3 piece(s) of plastic litter each day and dispose of it responsibly.
At Home
Recycle Plastic Bags
Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 1 plastic bags per day by bringing them to a drop-off.
At Home
Recycle Plastic Caps
I will recycle 2 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.