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Deb Howe

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

"The mission of the San Francisco Zoo is to connect people with wildlife, inspire caring for nature and advance conservation action."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 582 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    120
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    40
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    162
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    66
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    waste audit
    conducted

Deb's actions

Food

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Complete a Waste Audit

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Travel Toiletries

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 7 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Thrifty Pets

I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Invest in a Pooper-Scooper

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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  • Deb Howe's avatar
    Deb Howe 7/28/2019 10:39 AM
    Doing these challenges daily has changed my routine a bit but it is not hard at all.

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    Deb Howe 7/27/2019 4:16 PM
    The bad part is remembering to check in every day!