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Maureen Bronson

Maryland Zoo

Maureen's points

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 792 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    45
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    14
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    13
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill

Maureen's actions

Create Your Own Action

Use epilator instead of razor

Save razor and shaving cream container waste by using epilator.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Plastic Free Lunch Boxes

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

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 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Discover Together

I will spend 30 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Maureen Bronson 7/15/2019 5:14 PM
    This challenge is lighting a fire under our family to start learning about using the compost bin we bought last year.

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    Maureen Bronson 7/10/2019 10:22 AM
    It's amazing how much thinking about reducing plastic makes you conscious of other ways you can be helping the environment.

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    Maureen Bronson 7/08/2019 5:30 PM
    I received the two reusable straws I ordered today. I'm so excited to use them!

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    Maureen Bronson 7/05/2019 5:37 PM
    Not only is the challenge eliminating my use of plastic straws, but it's also reducing the amount of soda I drink when I go out because I don't have a lid and straw to be able to take it with me. Maybe I'll lose a little weight buy the end!

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    Maureen Bronson 7/02/2019 9:41 PM
    It's funny how much people just expect you to take plastic bags when you shop. I bought a few easily carried items and had to tell the cashier several times that I didn't need a bag. She looked at me like I had lost my mind, which actually made me feel prouder because I know it made her think!

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      Sinclair Boggs 7/03/2019 9:46 AM
      Agreed! I love seeing how surprised people are when I say I can carry what I bought to my car in my hands without a bag.

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    Maureen Bronson 6/27/2019 7:50 AM
    So excited to get started with the challenge in a few days! In the meantime I'm ready for the weekly farmers market today with my reusable bag to shop for local goods and produce.