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Kiera Cubberly

Dallas Zoo and Children's Aquarium at Fair Park

"What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on. —Henry David Thoreau"

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Kiera's actions

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

All Natural Pet Toys

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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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).

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Pets All Natural Pet Toys
    In what ways is supplying your pet with all natural pet toys better for your pet, better for you, and better for the environment?

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    Kiera Cubberly 6/23/2019 1:22 PM
    All natural materials can less harmful to pets should they be accidentally ingested, as opposed to rubber and plastics.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Use Reusable Containers
    How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

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    Kiera Cubberly 6/23/2019 1:20 PM
    Some pet and livestock feed bags can be cleaned and sewn into reusable grocery bags or tote bags.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant a Garden
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

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    Kiera Cubberly 6/23/2019 1:12 PM
    Growing a garden, especially one with native plants, can benefit local pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.