Amanda Fugle

Calgary Zoo Stampede Stomp Out Plastic

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
616 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

27

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

72

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

104

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Amanda's actions

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 4 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Travel Smart

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Shop the Bulk Bins

I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Invest in a Pooper-Scooper

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Natural Fibers

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant a Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle

How can/did you prepare to be successful in this action? Did you engage in conversation with anyone about your new habit?
Amanda Fugle 7/31/2019 12:21 PM
Plan ahead! It helps to plan your travel needs in advance, this way if there is something missing you can make/buy it instead of last minute packing and tossing in the usual one-time-use items.

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- Bernard Kohrs 7/31/2019 12:37 PM
  I agree Amanda, I used to grab the laundry bag in hotels when traveling to collect dirty clothes. I now when I arrive home put a clean cloth bag in my suitcase before putting it into storage so that I dont have to pickup that bag from the hotel
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Amanda Fugle 7/30/2019 8:21 AM
It will be very convenient having some herbs and strawberries without having to go out and buy them, plus I know what has and has not been sprayed on them.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How has buying bulk impacted the quality of the food you receive? Why do you think Western society relies more on prepackaged foods rather than buying in bulk?
Amanda Fugle 7/30/2019 8:18 AM
i think the biggest part of why people buy prepackaged is convenience. It's faster, you don't have to carry around containers and it's already portioned. Bulk also likely runs greater risk of contamination since anyone can put their hands all over the food (I have witnessed people using their hands to scoop!). I haven't noticed any difference in quality, but I do like that i can choose exactly how much i want and don't have the excess waste prepackaged has.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Do an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?
Amanda Fugle 7/30/2019 8:13 AM
We have cut back a lot in recent years already. We have purchased glass/steel/silicone straws (yes, some of each!), beeswax wraps and some silicone "ziplock type" bags. These are all great: easy to clean, and can be used for a very long time! Just need to buy some larger re-usable bowl covers and we should have no single use plastic in our kitchen!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Pets

How are caring for your pet and caring for the environment connected for you?
Amanda Fugle 7/16/2019 8:20 AM
All animals deserve a healthy planet to live on. That includes pets and those in the wild.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family

How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?
Amanda Fugle 7/08/2019 2:35 PM
We are eating much healthier by cutting out the prepackaged snack items!

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