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Jean Smidt

City of Bloomington Plastic Busters

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 696 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    7.4
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    42
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    1.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    17
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    11
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    0.1
    pounds
    waste recycled

Jean's Actions

Personal Care

Practice Low-Waste Hair Care

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditioners with a bar, refillable option, or I will make my own.

Completed
One-Time Action

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

Swap Sponges for Longer Lasting Reusable Options

I will ditch the sponge and use a reusable or compostable option such as a brush, scrubber or dishrag instead.

Completed
One-Time Action

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 4
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Pack a Lunch

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

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

On-the-go

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Recycle Plastic Caps

I will recycle 1 plastic caps per day by placing them back on the plastic bottles before placing them in my recycling bin.

Completed
One-Time Action

On-the-go

Use A Reusable Mug or Collapsible 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 18
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Reuse Trash Bags Instead of Purchasing New

I will reuse existing bags such as pet food bags, grocery bags, or online shopping bags instead of buying new bags to line my trash containers.

Completed
One-Time Action

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  • Reflection Question
    On-the-go Use A Reusable Mug or Collapsible Cup
    Great job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? Are there any situations where you still struggle to use a reusable mug?

    Jean Smidt's avatar
    Jean Smidt 2/06/2023 6:34 AM
    I am glad to use a resuable cup and not a disposable cup. It is super that I proactively remember to bring a cup. If I don't have a cup in my car when I go somewhere to obtain a beverage, that is a chanllenge.