Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums

Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019

July 1 - July 31, 2019

Silvie Fankhauser

Deloitte Green Dot

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
121 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

5.0

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

4.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

9.0

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill

Silvie's actions

Pets

Pet Waste

I will spend 5 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant a Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Silvie Fankhauser 6/06/2019 1:30 PM
The freshest herbs on demand--without the need to use energy to go to the store--and with no packaging!

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- Eve Wallin 6/10/2019 9:41 AM
  Yes! Personally, I am more motivated to cook healthy meals for my family when I have fresh herbs and veggies right outside in our garden.
  
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