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Lauren Metcalf

Akron Zoo - Our Community

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Lauren's actions

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

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Personal Care

Lather Up

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

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Food

Make Your Own

I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Dam the Flow

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Pearly Whites

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Raise Money For a Nonprofit

I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.

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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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Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 6 hour(s) in my community.

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Pets

Pet Waste

I will spend 15 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

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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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Food

Minimize Packaging

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

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DAILY ACTION

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    Lauren Metcalf 7/04/2019 9:05 AM
    I refill my big bottle of Dr. bronner’s castile liquid soap at the bulk food store then fill small foaming bottles in my bathroom and kitchen with it. Also as gifts!

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    Lauren Metcalf 7/04/2019 9:03 AM
    I am baking my own pie today.

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    Lauren Metcalf 7/04/2019 9:03 AM
    I used Thinx, which are more comfortable than pads and tampons.