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Welcome to Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2023!

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Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2023
July 1 - July 31, 2023
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July 1 - July 31, 2023

NJDEP-SAGE EcoLogicals

NJDEP

SAGE is a group of NJDEP employees from different programs, and with diverse backgrounds, that have come together to promote environmentally, socially, and economically responsible practices within our department.

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 13,806
    TOTAL

team impact

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    26
    advocacy actions
    completed
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    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
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    57
    conversations
    with people
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    106
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
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    1,790
    minutes
    spent learning
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    356
    pieces of litter
    picked up
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    153
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
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    265
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
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    293
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
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    109
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
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    24
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
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    5.0
    waste audits
    conducted

Team Feed

Recent updates from this team
  • August 1 at 5:15 AM
    It has been really fun to practice more mindfulness with my consumption of waste/plastic.
    Fiona Bennett's avatar
    Fiona Bennett
  • July 31 at 5:44 PM
    This Ecochallenge has reminded me of the reasons why I opt to choose sustainable habits over simple-minded convenience. Sometimes I need a reminder why I should go thru the trouble of purchasing whole heads of lettuce & bunches of mature greens with soil clinging to the roots & stems, instead of getting the pre-washed baby greens packed...
    Louisa Lubiak's avatar
    Louisa Lubiak
  • July 31 at 5:29 PM
    It is interesting that that the chasing arrow was designed by a college student for Earth Day 1970. It can be used by anyone and it is not associated with a regulation.
    David Harris's avatar
    David Harris
  • July 31 at 5:27 PM
    It was great having 8 Teams at NJDEP participate in this Plastic Free Ecochallenge!
    Louisa Lubiak's avatar
    Louisa Lubiak
  • July 31 at 5:18 PM
    I'd like to thank everyone on our Sage Ecologicals Team for your dedication & support throughout this eco-challenge! I've learned so much, not just from the wealth of information presented within the eco-challenge itself, but from many brilliant ideas from all of you! THANK YOU!!
    Kathleen Hitchner's avatar
    Kathleen Hitchner
  • July 31 at 4:54 PM
    Purchasing fabrics made from natural fibers reduces the amount of microplastics being released into the environment from washing and even wearing/using synthetic fibers. Fabrics derived from plants rather than from fossil fuels have a smaller environmental footprint. For these and other reasons, using natural fibers is better for human health...
    Kathleen Hitchner's avatar
    Kathleen Hitchner
  • July 31 at 4:21 PM
    It can be overwhelming, trying to make time in an already-busy schedule and dealing with health issues, to do more to prepare food. But it is rewarding knowing that it is better for the environment and healthier for me and my family.
    Kathleen Hitchner's avatar
    Kathleen Hitchner
  • July 31 at 2:38 PM
    Last call for postings. Look into commenting on your actions and reflections while you are checking in. And, thank you for your participation.
    David Harris's avatar
    David Harris
  • July 31 at 2:29 PM
    I learned that there are many types of plastics and that there is an industry which make plastics not only biodegradable but edible.
    David Harris's avatar
    David Harris
  • July 31 at 2:13 PM
    We made it to the last day! Great work everyone! :)
    Victoria Hyland's avatar
    Victoria Hyland

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Competitions

CHALLENGER MEMBERS POINTS CHALLENGED MEMBERS POINTS  
CHALLENGER: NJDEP-SAGE EcoLogicals Challenger Team Members: 16 Challenger Points: 13806 Winning?: VS. CHALLENGED: NJDEP-Saviors of Plastic Goldfinches! Challenged Team Members: 9 Challenged Points: 6549 Winning?:  
CHALLENGER: NJDEP-SAGE EcoLogicals Challenger Team Members: 16 Challenger Points: 13806 Winning?: VS. CHALLENGED: NJDEP - CSRR SET Challenged Team Members: 19 Challenged Points: 12661 Winning?:  
CHALLENGER: NJDEP-SAGE EcoLogicals Challenger Team Members: 16 Challenger Points: 13806 Winning?: VS. CHALLENGED: NJDEP - Planeteers Challenged Team Members: 18 Challenged Points: 8062 Winning?:  
CHALLENGER: NJDEP-SAGE EcoLogicals Challenger Team Members: 16 Challenger Points: 13806 Winning?: VS. CHALLENGED: NJDEP - Eco Ninjas Challenged Team Members: 12 Challenged Points: 5478 Winning?:  
CHALLENGER: NJDEP-SAGE EcoLogicals Challenger Team Members: 16 Challenger Points: 13806 Winning?: VS. CHALLENGED: NJDEP- Plastic Free Posse Challenged Team Members: 18 Challenged Points: 11953 Winning?: