Chloe Wynns

Virginia Zoo (non)Plastics

"Trying to Be the Change and make the world a better place!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,145 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

51

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

waste audit

conducted
UP TO

22

zero-waste meals

consumed

Chloe's actions

Food

Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Natural Fibers

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

All Natural Pet Toys

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Chloe Wynns 7/20/2019 1:43 PM

I bought a new portable blender and it's been a great way to keep my plastic use down. All I need is fruit and ice to make a great snack or breakfast. I've been using my reusable straw too!

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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?

Chloe Wynns 7/20/2019 1:41 PM

It was interesting to see the trash that I created this week. It wasn't as bad as I was expecting. I was surprised by the huge amount of paper towels that I use each day. I'm working on using cloth towels for more things. I'm thinking of collecting rags to use as replacements at least some of those paper towels.

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Chloe Wynns 7/15/2019 5:33 PM

I remembered my reusable bags for buying produce at the grocery store!

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Chloe Wynns 7/14/2019 11:02 AM

I'm about to start my waste audit! I'm a little nervous, but excited to see where I can reduce the amount of stuff I throw away.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Swap the Snacks

How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?

Chloe Wynns 7/14/2019 10:55 AM

It's been a great way to eat a little healthier and be better for the environment. I've been stocking up on fruits and trying to avoid buying ones in plastic packaging. Apples and banana are always great because they don't come in plastic containers.

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Chloe Wynns 7/08/2019 6:15 PM

It's been really fun making my plastic free meals each day. I've been working on buying things with less plastic and finding alternatives in my home. When I cut avocados, I used to put plastic wrap over the unused half to save for later. Now, I'm trying things like beeswax wrap to reduce my single use plastics.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Natural Fibers

What are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?

Chloe Wynns 7/06/2019 11:10 AM

It's really great to reduce the amount of plastic that we buy and use. When we purchase natural fibers, it helps decrease the amount of plastic in the ocean. A lot of plastic pollution is from microfibers that come off of synthetic clothing. Buying natural clothing is better for the environment and reduces ocean pollution.

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Chloe Wynns 6/20/2019 8:04 PM

So excited to particpate again in Plastic Free July! It's a great way to reduce the plastic in your life

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