Rosie Brown

Maryland Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
461 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

3.0

petitions

signed
UP TO

25

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

38

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill

Rosie's actions

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 19
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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Sign a Petition

I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Containers

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

Rosie Brown 7/31/2019 11:36 AM

I have been a huge user of Ziploc bags for snacks for years, but this challenge has really made me realize how much plastic waste I generate and Ziploc bags are a big part of my problem. I recently purchased a multi-pack of differently sized re-usable containers for snacks so I can break this nasty habit!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusables at Work

It is often true that we only have control over our own actions and not the collective community. How can you lead by example when it comes to switching disposables for reusable dishes in your community?

Rosie Brown 7/08/2019 5:55 AM

I made it all week last week with using reusable containers for my lunch!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Bags

How difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?

Rosie Brown 7/08/2019 5:53 AM

I have been trying to kick this habit for a long time. I cannot tell you how many reusable shopping bags I own. I keep a lot of them in my car, but the challenge comes in because I either forget to take them into the store; OR I do succeed in using them, and then forget to put the bags in my car for next time; OR I have all of the bags in my car, but then my husband drives to the store.... So I've been trying to be really mindful about this one. I did remember my bags this week, but I did use a butcher-area bag for my package of chicken breasts.... I haven't come up with a solution for that one, yet.

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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?

Rosie Brown 7/08/2019 5:47 AM

My office kitchen provides plastic cutlery and I've definitely been guilty of relying on that. Now I'm keeping re-usable silverware in my lunch bag and I'm washing them in our work kitchen every afternoon. I haven't worked up the nerve to make a bigger deal out of it yet, but I've already told a few people who've seen me at it that I'm working to reduce my reliance on single-use plastics and I've had a few really good conversations. I'm hoping it keeps up this week and I can influence more coworkers to realize how harmful they are for the environment.

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