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Shonda Brantley

Virginia Zoo (non)Plastics

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 431 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    60
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    14
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    50
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    5.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    17
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    95
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill

Shonda's actions

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 12
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 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Make Your Own

I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 5 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

I will prepare 5 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

DIY Cat Litter

I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, and dirt with baking soda.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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