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Carolyn Standridge

Seattle Aquarium - Staff & Volunteers

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    hours
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    15
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    spent learning
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    162
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
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    567
    plastic containers
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    216
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill

Carolyn's actions

Family

Thoughtful Toys

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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Family

Natural Paints

I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.

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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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Food

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

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 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant a Garden

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

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Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.

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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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ONE-TIME ACTION

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 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Just Say No

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 10 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Lather Up

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Create Your Own Action

Re-purpose event t-shirts

The event was fun, t+shirt is a nice souvenir but don't need all of them and they are special to me. I'll re-purpose and sew into carry bags and/or drying cloths

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?


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    Carolyn Standridge 7/30/2019 9:30 PM
    Natural lavender 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Raise Money For a Nonprofit
    What are organizations in your region doing to address plastic pollution or other related issues? How can you support them?

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    Carolyn Standridge 7/29/2019 9:35 PM
    The local senior citizen agency is requesting reusable bags and bottles. I am crocheting a couple of reusable bags from excess yarn to donate
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Use Reusable Containers
    How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

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    Carolyn Standridge 7/28/2019 9:33 PM
    It's easier to designate reusable containers and personalize your own bento style

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    Carolyn Standridge 7/28/2019 9:31 PM
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Lather Up
    What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?

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    Carolyn Standridge 7/27/2019 10:32 PM
    Concentrate is a great way to restock rather than purchase full size bottles again and again

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    Carolyn Standridge 7/27/2019 10:31 PM
    outdoor drive-in cinema. Awesome. Pack your own snacks in reusable containers. Great stuff
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant a Garden
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

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    Carolyn Standridge 7/26/2019 8:32 PM
    The root ends of spring onions can be placed lightly in soil to continue green growth
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant a Garden
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

    Carolyn Standridge's avatar
    Carolyn Standridge 7/26/2019 8:32 PM
    The root ends of spring onions can be placed lightly in soil to continue green growth
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant a Garden
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

    Carolyn Standridge's avatar
    Carolyn Standridge 7/26/2019 8:32 PM
    The root ends of spring onions can be placed lightly in soil to continue green growth
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant a Garden
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

    Carolyn Standridge's avatar
    Carolyn Standridge 7/26/2019 8:32 PM
    The root ends of spring onions can be placed lightly in soil to continue green growth