Alexa Grauch

Maryland Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
369 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

9.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

5.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

6.0

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill

Alexa's actions

Personal Care

See the Green

I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

COMPLETED 0
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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

That Was a Close Shave

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 9
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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care That Was a Close Shave

What have you noticed about the economic and social impact of switching to steel razors? Was there ever really a need for disposable razors, or do you think it was just a way to sell more things?

Alexa Grauch 7/30/2019 7:40 AM

Is a steel razor better because the metal will break down faster than plastic?

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care Brusha Brusha Brusha

What are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?

Alexa Grauch 7/30/2019 7:39 AM

I bought bamboo toothbrushes on line and they are working just fine. The bristles are still plastic though. I guess I just congratulate myself that I've significantly reduced the amount of plastic.

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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.

Alexa Grauch 7/30/2019 7:37 AM

The toughest part has been telling the waiter that I don't want a straw before they are put on the table, because then it's too late and I bet they go right into the trash.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Bags

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

Alexa Grauch 7/30/2019 7:36 AM

I set a location reminder on my cellphone so that every time I pull into the grocery store my phone sends me a reminder to take my own bags into the store. Of course it goes off every time that I drive by the store parking lot which makes me laugh.

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Alexa Grauch 7/17/2019 3:01 PM

I was so proud of myself. Skipped the plastic straw in my frappe this afternoon and used one of my brand new, silicone straws. Then I realized my drink was in a plastic cup with a lid. Sigh. This is so hard.

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- Claire Downs 7/17/2019 5:53 PM
  
  Hey, it's all about doing what we can and getting better over time, so congrats on the straw!! Keep up the good work!!!
  
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