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Rina Pelletier

Calgary Zoo Stampede Stomp Out Plastic

"Getting rid of plastic one email at a time"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 536 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    180
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    108
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    18
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    90
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill

Rina'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?

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Lather Up

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Fresh as a Daisy

I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 10 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY 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 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Dam the Flow

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Back in the Bowl

I will purchase refillable beauty products.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Pretty oh so Pretty

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Rina Pelletier 7/15/2019 5:14 PM
    I’m really enjoying plastic free July this year. I get a chance to share my journey with my camp kids as well! Lovely to hear their stories about curbing single use plastics! 

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    Rina Pelletier 7/13/2019 8:04 AM
    Always happy to become more mindful of my waste and recycling ways! 

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    Rina Pelletier 7/08/2019 12:02 PM
    This is awesome! I’m late to the game, posting this year but as excited as ever! 

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    Rina Pelletier 6/13/2019 2:41 PM
    Super excited for PFJ! Heck yeah!