Wendy Breuls

Toronto Zoo - Working Plastic Free

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
521 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

75

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

30

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

15

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

150

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill

Wendy's actions

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 10 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Lather Up

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

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 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY 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 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Skip the Straw

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

Wendy Breuls 7/03/2019 7:46 PM

Like the Toronto Zoo I love using paper straws. I don't usually use straws. I don't have any in my house. They are unnecessary and so bad. I think all public areas that serve drink and straws should completely abandon plastic and use only paper.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Utensils

How can you be an advocate for using resusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable cutlery, and how can you convince them of the need for change?

Wendy Breuls 7/03/2019 7:45 PM

I do have plastic utensils, which are great for parties. However, the kind I buy are reusable. You can wash them and re-use them many, many times. In the community, plastic is used far too frequently. I honestly don't know how this can be changed.

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- Cynthia Shipley "U" 7/04/2019 5:51 AM
  
  I agree! Key is to carry your own straw or don't use one. They aren't really necessary.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

Do an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?

Wendy Breuls 7/03/2019 7:44 PM

The one thing I must say is when buying meat at a regular grocery store, you can't seem to get away from the plastic wrapping and the styrofoam bottom. It really bugs me As for single-use plastics, I do not use them in my home such as straws.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Containers

How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

Wendy Breuls 7/03/2019 7:42 PM

We regularly use reusable containers. We do not eat out alot, which helps. For Tim's coffee, we have our own travel mugs. It's the little things that build into better.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Minimize Packaging

With the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?

Wendy Breuls 7/03/2019 7:41 PM

I am more mindful of the packaging of food products. I try to buy products with the least amount of plastic. For veg and fruit, I don't use the plastic bags. In fact, I use cloth re-usable bags for shopping.

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- Cynthia Shipley "U" 7/04/2019 5:52 AM
  
  This drives me CRAZY. There is simply no need for them. I think that would be a good first step for a lot of stores-get rid of the bags!
  
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Wendy Breuls 7/03/2019 7:39 PM

We are big recyclers in this house. it does help we live out in the country and are more aware of the effect plastic waste as on the environment, land, air and sea.

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