Erica Rymer

Akron Zoo - Staff

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participant impact

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documentary

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waste audit

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Erica's actions

Lifestyle

Buy Only What I Need

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

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DAILY ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Discover Together

I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

Erica Rymer 7/31/2019 12:42 PM

I thought I was doing well at minimizing my plastic footprint, but this challenge showed me I still have a ways to go.... The challenge may be over but I'm up for another month!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Complete a Waste Audit

What did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?

Erica Rymer 7/29/2019 12:59 PM

I use so many plastic water bottles but we have well water so the tap tastes like pennies and we would go through brita filters like crazy. I wonder if there are better options?

We also eat way more yogurt cups than I realized.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Watch a Documentary

Which documentary did you choose to watch? What did you learn?

Erica Rymer 7/29/2019 12:57 PM

I watched Waste Land. Certainly compelling and somewhat depressing but beautiful. I love that art can also be used to call attention to this problem!

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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?

Erica Rymer 7/29/2019 12:55 PM

I'm a little late in actually posting this, but I didn't realize how much I spend on lotions, perfumes, etc. until I saw a bill without these things. Maybe I should try making my own?

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Erica Rymer 7/08/2019 1:09 PM

Well, I really slacked off last week, but I am picking up the pace. Do you guys know if I am still able to add more challenges?

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- Sandi Phillips 7/15/2019 11:51 AM
  
  Yes, you should be able to add more challenges! Let me know if it is giving you any trouble! :D And don't be hard on yourself! I'm sure you're doing great!
  
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- Andrea Williams 7/09/2019 11:18 AM
  
  I believe you can
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Discover Together

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

Erica Rymer 7/08/2019 1:08 PM

I think it concerns me most that some people choose not to recognize the negative impact that small actions can have. The world isn't broken all at once, it is being hurt one plastic grocery bag at a time. I am just so excited to join you all in taking small steps in the right direction, and committing to the little changes that will make a big difference!

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- Sandi Phillips 7/15/2019 11:52 AM
  
  Thank you for joining Erica!! The little differences will add up and make a big difference!
  
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