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Anni Anni

Reid Park Zoo

"To contribute in changing how we treat our earth... Especially regarding organic foods,decrease plastic usage and inspire my family members to contribute as well"

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participant impact

  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    3.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Anni's actions

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Shop the Bulk Bins

I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Lifestyle

Travel Toiletries

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Personal Care

Pearly Whites

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Pets

Thrifty Pets

I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Glass Bottle Baby

I will replace 3 plastic bottles with glass or stainless steel alternatives.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Invest in a Pooper-Scooper

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

COMPLETED
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.

COMPLETED
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 2
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

Participant Feed

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    Anni Anni 7/31/2019 7:20 PM
    This journey began for for me through my Docent work with our Zoo.  Ot has made me acutely aware of what can be recycled and my contribution has increased! It has also changed some of my purchas patterns.  Thank you.




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    Anni Anni 7/25/2019 11:08 AM
    I find that talking about this plastic challenge increases and maintains my awareness!  While my granddaughter has been visiting, we bout metal straws!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Use Reusable Containers
    How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

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    Anni Anni 7/25/2019 11:05 AM
    Trying to find a consistent source for produce bundling when fresh food shopping.  Interested in any all suggestions
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle Natural Fibers
    What are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?

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    Anni Anni 7/25/2019 11:03 AM
    Linen & cotton are the plant based fibers that over the years, I have bought routinely because of their comfort in the Sonoran Desert!  However,  I have begun label reading more diligently to make sure this is what I buy.

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    Anni Anni 7/15/2019 5:24 PM
    Today!  I bought deodorant shampoo and hair conditioner and bar soap in place of plastic products!  Wow All are in glass with aluminum tops... 

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    Anni Anni 7/15/2019 5:21 PM
    I do not know how to go back on activities to earn points!  T

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    Anni Anni 7/15/2019 1:44 PM
    I was successful in recycling cardboard and did a short intervention to gain adherence from housemates!

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    Anni Anni 7/14/2019 10:16 PM
    My brain has become so aware of all the plastic use there is in my small household.  How will I muscle through?  What options are there besides steel straws?  Kidding in a way however, I feel my mind circling trying to figure it out!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Pets Thrifty Pets
    How does buying used differ from buying new? How does each purchasing decision make you feel?

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    Anni Anni 7/14/2019 3:32 PM
    I have used leather in the past for my cats.  When I try this,I will discuss how it feels  re new vs. old.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Pets Invest in a Pooper-Scooper
    How are caring for your pet and caring for the environment connected for you?

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    Anni Anni 7/14/2019 3:28 PM
    Although I am a cat owner, changing their cat litter was challenging after years of use.  Unfortunately,this resulted in incontinence by the cats possibly bewildered by the new option.  We stopped this challenge.  At a point in the future, I will try this again.