Taylor Martin
"The Virginia Zoological Park is committed to saving and protecting the world’s wildlife by inspiring a passion for nature and taking conservation action at home and around the world."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 977 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO78pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO27plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Taylor's actions
Food
Use Reusables at Work
I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Food
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Taylor Martin 7/25/2019 6:20 AMLess than a week left in the eco challenge! Keep up the good work everyone. -
Taylor Martin 7/19/2019 7:50 AMDon't forget to check out EcoManiac for their awesome eco-friendly items. They are an awesome Hampton Roads-native organization dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint and saving species. -
Taylor Martin 7/18/2019 10:35 AMTrying to beat the heat? Skip the store-bought popsicles that come in plastic wrapping and make your own! Blend your favorite fruit into a puree and freeze! -
Taylor Martin 7/15/2019 7:09 AMDid you know that canned foods are lined with a plastic coating??? Instead, try getting fresh versions of your favorite foods from a local farmer's market or produce section at the grocery store. Don't forget your reusable produce bags! -
Taylor Martin 7/14/2019 5:46 AMEven bread comes in plastic. Who makes their own bread instead of buying store-bought? Share your recipe!-
Heather Edbauer 7/18/2019 8:43 AMYes, I desperately need a good recipe! I’ve been baking dough bricks!
Tip: Lidl and awhile Foods have bread options you can put in your own bag.
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Taylor Martin 7/12/2019 12:12 PMIt's been hot out there! Remember to have your reusable water bottle to keep hydrated. Instead of store-bought popsicles and ice creams, try making your own to keep cool and keep plastics from the landfill. -
Taylor Martin 7/11/2019 8:56 AMHave you checked out EcoManiac? They have tons of eco-friendly items to help be plastic-free! Purchase online using code VAZOOJULY to donate a portion of sales back to the Virginia Zoo or check out their schedule for in-person purchases at farmer's markets. -
Taylor Martin 7/10/2019 9:43 AM"It's only one straw," said eight billion people... -
Taylor Martin 7/09/2019 7:27 AMHow are your gardens doing in this heat? Did you know that you're being eco-friendly when you grow your own produce? No plastic containers or bags and you know exactly what goes into your veggies! Plus, no fuel is used to transport your food from garden to table. -
Taylor Martin 7/07/2019 11:44 AMWeek one down! Proud of what is happening and how big of an impact we’re having so far.