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Julie Grove

Maryland Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 271 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    16
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    4.0
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    8.0
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    20
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Julie's 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?

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Lather Up

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Swap the Snacks

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

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Discover Together

I will spend 4 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

COMPLETED
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!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Thrifty Pets

I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Julie Grove 7/20/2019 4:22 PM

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    Julie Grove 7/16/2019 5:57 AM
    My oldest asked if we could buy everyone reusable straws at our pool. We shall see.

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    Julie Grove 7/16/2019 5:56 AM
    We went shopping the other day and forgot our bags. The kids immediately said we can all just carry it together. People thought we were crazy, but it worked.

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    Julie Grove 7/03/2019 5:51 AM
    Today we will take reusable containers to the pet store to get our crickets.

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    Julie Grove 6/28/2019 5:32 AM
    Can't wait for July 1, my kids are coming up with new ideas to reduce plastic. I will share some along the way.