Skip to main content

Modal Title

Modal Description

Welcome to Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019 expert in no time!

Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums
Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019
July 1 - July 31, 2019
Carrie Abrahams's avatar

Carrie Abrahams

Aquarium of the Pacific

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 605 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    48
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Carrie's actions

Create Your Own Action

Loofah Replacement

I have been using plastic loofahs for....years. A few years ago, Target started selling a brand called EcoTools, which has a loofah made of recycled plastic, which felt like win to some extent. Fast forward to today and I cannot bring myself to purchase another disposable loofah. My goal is to crochet a shower scrubby that will be washable and provide the exfoliation that I love so much, but get it without having to buy more plastic.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 14
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 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

  • Carrie Abrahams's avatar
    Carrie Abrahams 7/22/2019 12:31 PM
    Did anyone else see that Governor Newsom signed new legislation that will allow consumers to bring in reusable containers to use for carry out food and drink at public events? You can read more here: https://laist.com/2019/07/16/california_reusable_containers_new_law.php
    Read More
  • Carrie Abrahams's avatar
    Carrie Abrahams 7/19/2019 11:34 AM
    An update from adventures at Disneyland... they have moved to paper straws throughout both parks! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge hosts not one, but two water bottle filling stations (there were lines at both!). Hopefully Disneyland will continue their efforts to reduce the amount of single use plastics being used throughout the parks.
    Read More
  • Carrie Abrahams's avatar
    Carrie Abrahams 7/18/2019 11:07 AM
    Read More
  • Carrie Abrahams's avatar
    Carrie Abrahams 7/17/2019 2:03 PM
    I just learned that one of my family's fave vacation spots is starting to install water bottle filling stations! Three cheers to Mammoth Lakes, CA for encouraging their residents and tourists to reduce single use plastics!
    Read More
  • Carrie Abrahams's avatar
    Carrie Abrahams 6/21/2019 10:19 AM
    I went to the dentist this morning and I was talking to my hygienist about toothbrushes. She mentioned that they were looking for bamboo options to hand out to patients. They haven't found anything that works for them yet in both quality and price, but the search is on! I'm glad to know that my dentist is working towards getting in on the plastic reduction revolution. 
    Read More