Barb Gander

Calgary Zoo Stampede Stomp Out Plastic

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,008 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

310

pieces of litter

picked up

Barb's actions

Lifestyle

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 10 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY 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

Participant Feed

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Barb Gander 7/31/2019 3:01 PM

I have been combining my daily activity with my litter pickup action. I hope to continue this action. Next year, I will increase my commitment to 20 pieces! I hope to keep the "only buy what I need" action as part of all my shopping trips. Less impulse buying.

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Barb Gander 7/27/2019 2:24 PM

Almost finished the challenge. I hope I will continue to be conscious of my plastic use. I found it very difficult to buy unpackaged produce for some items. I talked to a representative from Paradise Hill Farm the other day. They supply tomatoes and basil to the Co-op stores. She told me they are aware of their plastic imprint, but are not sure people would pay the extra price for non-plastic alternatives. A good question for local producers. Are we ready to pay more for our produce?

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Buy Only What I Need

As you have reduced your spending, what have you noticed about your 'health and safety' purchasing habits? How might this change your longer term purchasing decisions?

Barb Gander 7/10/2019 5:52 AM

Spent the day at the Stampede so indulged in food that wasn't really needed for health & safety! But I was able to use my own plate & cutlery for most of it.

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Barb Gander 7/02/2019 5:50 PM

On a golf trip & when we shopped for our supper, we bought unpackaged produce & only what we need. My friends are helping with my challenges.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Keep My Community Clean

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

Barb Gander 7/01/2019 2:19 PM

Walking around today, Canada Day, reminded how lucky I am to live in Canada, Alberta & Calgary. Picking up litter is a token of my appreciation.

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Barb Gander 6/27/2019 7:28 AM

Why not bring your own plate, cutlery & mug to the Zoo Stampede breakfast?

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