Chris Pickett

Niron Magnetics

"The environmental crisis is a global problem, and only global action will resolve it."

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
894 Total

Participant Impact

up to

39

pounds of CO2

have been saved
up to

1.4

pounds

packaging waste avoided
up to

28

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
up to

0.7

pounds

waste avoided
up to

11

pounds

waste recycled

Chris's Actions

Kids

Make Thoughtful Toy Purchases

I will buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or I will make my own toys from repurposed items found in my home!

Completed
One-Time Action

Kids

Avoid New Baby Items

I will avoid items marketed to first-time parents and instead use or refurbish items I already have or get them from friends or family.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Ditch the Baggie

I will ditch the zippered plastic bags for food storage and switch to reusable containers.

Completed
One-Time Action

At Home

Plan a Garden

I will plan an herb or vegetable garden for next year at my home, workplace, or community garden.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

At Home

Recycle Plastic Bags

Instead of trashing them, I will recycle 4 plastic bags per day by bringing them to a drop-off.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Recycle at Work

I will recycle my plastic containers at work, and if I can't find a recycling bin I'll bring the item home with me.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Pack a Lunch

I will skip eating out and bring a lunch from home in reusable containers.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Clean Up Pet Hair with Reusables

I will use a reusable lint brush or vacuum to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets, and furniture.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Stop Buying Water

I will stop buying water and instead use water from the tap or invest in a water filter if water quality is a concern.

Completed
One-Time Action

Feed

Chris Pickett 2/10/2023 10:22 AM

As of 2015, more than 6.3 billion tonnes of plastic waste had been generated. Around 9 percent of that was recycled, 12 percent was incinerated, and 79 percent accumulated in landfills or environment. This means that there is about 5 billion tons of plastic polluting our world.

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Chris Pickett 2/02/2023 12:04 PM

Today at the grocery store I got the string cheese that all came in one package rather than individually wrapped. The packaging still contained plastic but so much less than the alternative. Little victories count.

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- Krina Damien 2/02/2023 8:32 PM
  
  Yes! I've done the same before and I also think it is a victory :)
  
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