Adam Moen
"An impact is an impact, whether big or small. A small impact might not make a large bang, but it helps create more small impacts that'll cause more of a stir then any big one."
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,723 Total
Participant Impact
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up to226plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to29pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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up to56plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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up to2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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up to17conversationswith people
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up to2.0community eventshosted or attended
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to245minutesspent learning
Adam's Actions
Pets
DIY Cat Litter
I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, or dirt with baking soda.
Community
Dig into Bioplastics
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 5 friends, family, and/or colleagues.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Community
Estimate My Plastic Consumption
I will visit the rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
Community
Host a Watch Party
I will host a watch party with friends and/or colleagues to watch and discuss a movie about plastics.
Community
Learn about Plastic Production
Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
Community
Research Local Waste Sites
I will spend 60 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Food
Advocate for Plastic-Free Dining
I will talk to the owner or manager of a restaurant I frequent to request that they reduce their use of single-use and disposable plastics.
Food
Go Strawless
I will keep 6 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.
Food
Better Gum
I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.
Food
Advocate For Better Food Packaging
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant a herb or vegetable garden using as little plastic as possible and to save from the plastic used buying herbs and veggies.
Food
Cook a Plastic Free Meal
I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Food
Switch to Loose Leaf Tea
Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.
Food
Skip Plastic Bags
When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.
Family
Thoughtful Toys
I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!
Family
Plastic Free Lunch Boxes
I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.
Family
Swap the Snacks
I will swap out 10 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Lifestyle
Homemade Cleaners
I will make my own cleaning products at home.
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.
Lifestyle
Ditch Dryer Sheets
I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Personal Care
Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.
Personal Care
Say No to "Flushable Wipes"
Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.
Personal Care
That Was a Close Shave
I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.
Personal Care
Pearly Whites
I will switch to a plastic-free toothpaste — whether purchased or DIY'd.
Personal Care
Brush with Bamboo
I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
Personal Care
Sustainable Suds
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with a sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable option.
Feed
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Adam Moen 7/29/2022 6:14 AM-
Thomas Saad 7/29/2022 7:45 AM
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Reflection QuestionCommunity Dig into BioplasticsWhat did you learn about bioplastic production and disposal? Did anything surprise you? Are bioplastics accepted by your city's waste management?
Adam Moen 7/27/2022 12:30 PMAn important piece in information is that just because a specific type of plastic is created from biomass, doesn't mean that it's biodegradable. So while it's coming from a renewable resource (food), it can still contribute to all the waste and landfills we have. Furthermore, turning biomass into plastic still creates a fairly large carbon footprint and you'd need a lot of biomass to completely replace normal plastic. Bioplastic does have a lot of benefits, but it is not a solution to normal plastic. -
Adam Moen 7/27/2022 6:15 AMLooks like we got a few more people joining for the last week of this challenge. Welcome! It's never to late to make a change. I hope you enjoy the challenge. Our team is holding our 6th place spot. Great job everyone! -
Adam Moen 7/25/2022 6:03 AM -
Adam Moen 7/24/2022 4:38 PMWith exactly one week left to go we've already done so much!! We should all be very proud of ourselves. -
Adam Moen 7/22/2022 7:22 AMWe have a stormy weekend coming here in Cleveland but still, I hope everyone has a good weekend! :) -
Reflection QuestionLifestyle Homemade CleanersWhat did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?
Adam Moen 7/21/2022 6:57 AMIt takes a lot more time to make everything then to simple buy it. Which is why it's so much easier to buy. But thankfully I've always loved arts and craft activities. So I already have time set aside to do those things. I can make the cleaning products as I need them at the times I already have set aside. It makes managing it a lot easier.-
Thomas Saad 7/24/2022 5:11 AM
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Reflection QuestionCommunity Research Local Waste SitesIn what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
Adam Moen 7/21/2022 6:55 AMI looked at my county and found the data lines up with the idea that race and income affect landfill and waste sites. The richer cities in my county are more predominantly white and are much further from landfills, and safer from waste contamination. While the opposite is true for poorer cities. -
Adam Moen 7/21/2022 6:23 AMEven if there's only 10 days left to go, I know a lot of the practices I've been trying are things that I will continue to do. Our impact doesn't end with this challenge, we can continue to make a change and help the world around us. -
Adam Moen 7/20/2022 7:16 AMIf you're on main campus today, I'd suggest checking out the farmers market! It's well worth it with lots of interesting stands.