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Tori Bird

Utah's Hogle Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 468 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    14
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    6.0
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Tori's actions

Personal Care

Fresh as a Daisy

I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Shop the Bulk Bins

I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

That Was a Close Shave

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Discover Together

I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Just Say No

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Create Your Own Action

Show us what you got

Have a team event where we bring in our favorite plastic free items, have activities about how much plastic waste the average American creates, and share tips for being plastic free. I wanted to do this because going plastic free can be daunting but with community support and education it becomes more attainable and fun.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Tori Bird 7/11/2019 10:42 AM
    I made a plastic free meal last night. I decided that for thea ea first attempt the easiest way to do this was to make a salad. I got grain from bulk bins in my reusable bags, picked veggies that were not packaged, and made a dressing from things from the bulk store. It was kind of hard to avoid plastic but the salad was delicious and a healthier choice than what I might have made otherwise.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care That Was a Close Shave
    What have you noticed about the economic and social impact of switching to steel razors? Was there ever really a need for disposable razors, or do you think it was just a way to sell more things?

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    Tori Bird 7/10/2019 6:56 AM
    After the one time investment it is so much more affordable than disposables. The fact that it is also a significant waste reduction makes it even better. I'm having a hard time coming up with any reason why I was ever using disposables.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Minimize Packaging
    With the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?

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    Tori Bird 7/01/2019 3:23 PM
    So many things are packaged in multiple layers of plastic all of which seem largely unnecessary. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant a Garden
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

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    Tori Bird 7/01/2019 3:22 PM
    Taking care of something feels good. Also not having to get a giant bunch of cilantro that I can never get through.