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Maeghan Fasciola

Reid Park Zoo

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    19
    petitions
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    20
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
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    48
    plastic bottles
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    161
    plastic containers
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    plastic straws
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Maeghan's 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?

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Lifestyle

Homemade Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

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Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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Personal Care

Pretty oh so Pretty

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

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Community

Sign a Petition

I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 30 hour(s) in my community.

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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!

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Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 5 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Provide the Alternatives

I will provide daily plastic free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cuttlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Glass Bottle Baby

I will replace 4 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

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Family

Discover Together

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

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Pets

Try a Pet Shampoo Bar

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

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Pets

Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal

I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Lobby for Reusables

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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    Maeghan Fasciola 7/31/2019 9:43 AM
    This challenge has literally changed my life. I think about plastic in a different way.
    Before, I used to just step over trash in the park; now I feel a deep need to pick it up. I even bring my own grabber and bucket for when I walk the dog. 
    I look at every product and make sure that I am buying things wrapped in as little plastic as possible.
    These are just a couple of the many, many ways this challenge has changed my perception. about the world around me.
    I am so grateful to have done this challenge and can't wait for the next one!

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    Maeghan Fasciola 7/26/2019 1:04 PM
    It's amazing what a little googling can do!! I found (and ordered) some of these amazing dog toys that are sustainably here. Check it out: https://www.rover.com/blog/sustainable-dog-toys/

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    Maeghan Fasciola 7/24/2019 4:41 PM
    Today's gem: Make your own confetti out of leaves instead of polluting with plastic.

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    Maeghan Fasciola 7/24/2019 4:40 PM

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    Maeghan Fasciola 7/23/2019 3:59 PM
    This weekend, I organized a trash pick up in my neighborhood park and we filled 4, 50 lb trash drums!

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    Maeghan Fasciola 7/19/2019 4:04 PM
    I have found myself starting to just do things out of habit. It is great! A month is a perfect amount of time to get used to something new.

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    Maeghan Fasciola 7/19/2019 4:04 PM
    I have found myself starting to just do things out of habit. It is great! A month is a perfect amount of time to get used to something new.

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    Maeghan Fasciola 7/17/2019 1:22 PM
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    Maeghan Fasciola 7/15/2019 4:49 PM

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    Maeghan Fasciola 7/13/2019 10:40 AM
    I love to dye my hair, but I do not like the damage it does to my hair and the plastic upon plastic upon plastic that comes as packaging. While I do buy dye like Manic Panic and Lime Crime's Unicorn line because I can reuse the round plastic jars they come in for my husband's beard oil, they are still plastic. In my desperate search for a more sustainably packaged hair dye (my hair is pink now, not red as it should be), I came across this great article. It is not exactly what I was looking for, but it opened my eyes to some really great, eco-friendly beauty products. https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/01/187311/beauty-brands-sustainable-packaging