
Sam Young
""Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,Nothing is going to get better. It's not." -The Lorax"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,417 Total
Participant Impact
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up to1documentarieswatched
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up to105minutesspent learning
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up to32plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to67pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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up to43plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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up to1waste auditsconducted
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up to29zero-waste mealsconsumed
Sam's Actions
Pets
DIY Cat Litter
I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, and dirt with baking soda.
Pets
Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.
Lifestyle
Complete a Waste Audit
I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.
Food
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
Food
Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal
I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Lifestyle
Travel Smart
If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.
Lifestyle
Travel Toiletries
If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.
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
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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 8 of my own cleaning products at home.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Feed
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Sam Young 7/31/2020 1:30 PMWow guys, looking at what we achieved as a team this month is pretty great. No reason why we can't keep this rolling on into the future. Thanks for all the effort. -
Sam Young 7/30/2020 12:33 PMTomorrow is the last day guys, way to go, awesome effort, make sure to get in any last accomplishments/donations before then. -
Sam Young 7/29/2020 6:22 AMAlright guys, I pulled the trigger on the donation. It is time, we are within striking distance of the keeper team, donate if you can and if not, please continue logging in and saving the world. -
Sam Young 7/28/2020 1:54 PMOkay guys hang in there, competition is getting pretty cut throat. -
Sam Young 7/27/2020 7:35 AMFinal stretch guys, keep up the great work! -
Sam Young 7/26/2020 6:13 AMSo close to 4000! Keep saving the world.-
Jessica Hoffman 7/26/2020 6:34 PM4046- BOOM!!
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Sam Young 7/24/2020 2:12 PMStay strong over the weekend team. -
Sam Young 7/23/2020 2:04 PMLets finish the week up strong team, we are really closing in on 4000. Keep refusing those straws and plastic straws, bringing water bottles and plastic free lunches!! -
Sam Young 7/22/2020 2:06 PMRefused straws and spoons at Cookout for the keepers'/aquarists' milkshakes. Hopefully they recycle the styrofoam cup. -
Sam Young 7/21/2020 12:34 PMWay to go Lindsey, keep it up!!!!