Jessica Chapman

Monterey Bay Aquarium

"Inspiring Conservation of the Ocean"

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0 THIS WEEK
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participant impact

UP TO

1.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Jessica's actions

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Pets

Try a Pet Shampoo Bar

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Visit A Waste Management Facility

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Pet Waste

I will spend 35 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Jessica Chapman 7/26/2019 1:38 PM

Just got back from Mexico and did fairly well avoiding plastic. One restaurant had multiple signs that said 'skip the straw. We only bring them upon request.'. I was so excited and happy until my drink came with a straw. I explained my disappointment to the waiter who blamed the new guy, we had a conversation but he didn't seem to interested. Channeling my frustration into hope that some guests will see the sign and think twice about plastic in the future.
The other trouble was at the airport where there wasn't a water fountain to refill my water bottle, so I had to purchase tea in a glass container as opposed to a plastic single use bottle.
A few restaurants had paper straws and I ensured to thank the waiter!

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Jessica Chapman 7/12/2019 4:12 PM

I am so inspired by all of you!! Keep the awesome ideas coming. I am heading to Mexico in a few days, all of my family is now so good about asking for no straw. Some places we have been to have paper straws. Hopefully I see that as well in this new place I am visiting.

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