Caroline Figiel

Maryland Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
101 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

6.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

4.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

9.0

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill

Caroline's 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 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 9 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 3 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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?

Caroline Figiel 7/17/2019 1:19 PM

This is a great way to keep plastic issues in the conversation.

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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?

Caroline Figiel 7/17/2019 1:18 PM

When planning events, educate the consumer about reusable utensils.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Containers

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

Caroline Figiel 7/10/2019 1:37 PM

I need to remember to bring my canvas shopping bags and also not use the plastic bags found in the produce section.

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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.

Caroline Figiel 7/10/2019 1:37 PM

Yes, more food outlets are using paper straws or only giving straws when requested.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Swap the Snacks

How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?

Caroline Figiel 7/10/2019 1:35 PM

Fresh veggies and fruit are healthier options and help decrease plastic usuage

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