Margaret Hanzlick-Burton

Seattle Aquarium - Staff & Volunteers

"Learning daily habits that will have a lifelong positive impact on the planet!"

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participant impact

UP TO

15

hours

volunteered
UP TO

7.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Margaret 's actions

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Travel Toiletries

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Pets

Homemade Pet Food/Treats

I will prepare my own pet food and treats to avoid plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Personal Care

See the Green

I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY 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

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 15 hour(s) in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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?

Margaret Hanzlick-Burton 7/10/2019 5:32 PM

I traveled by plane to Kansas recently and I was sure to pack my reusable cup to avoid having to use a single-use cup. On my way to Kansas, everything went according to plan and the flight attendant didn't bat an eye when I asked her to use my cup (see the image above). However, the return flight was a different story. I asked the flight attendant to use my cup instead of a plastic one and he replied that he "has to use these [the plastic cups]". I'm confused about what Alaska's policy is on reusable cups and I'll be emailing them this week to clarify.

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Margaret Hanzlick-Burton 7/10/2019 5:22 PM

I made homemade dog treats last weekend and they were well received by my dog and my (dog) nephew!

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Margaret Hanzlick-Burton 7/10/2019 5:21 PM

I'm going to the store later and won't buy enough to merit a bag, reusable or otherwise.

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Margaret Hanzlick-Burton 7/10/2019 5:20 PM

My herb garden is going well! I went out of town for several days and was pleased to see that they are all thriving, even in my absence!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Travel Smart

How can/did you prepare to be successful in this action? Did you engage in conversation with anyone about your new habit?

Margaret Hanzlick-Burton 6/21/2019 7:27 PM

There is a fair amount of planning involved in plastic-free travel. I'm going to plan ahead for my next trip well in advance so I'm not tempted to use single-use plastics at the airport.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant a Garden

Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

Margaret Hanzlick-Burton 6/21/2019 7:26 PM

I'm looking forward to having my own herb garden because I can then only take the amount of the herb I need instead of wasting food and producing plastic waste by buying herbs (which are often in greater quantities than I can use) in the store!

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- Carolyn Standridge 7/01/2019 7:57 PM
  
  Snipping fresh chives, including the bud, just enhances the enjoyment of the meal
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Volunteer in my Community

How does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?

Margaret Hanzlick-Burton 6/21/2019 7:25 PM

I've found that volunteering helps me get to know and understand my community at a deeper level. It's so inspiring to know that other people in my community spend their time in the service of others in so many different areas.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Pets Homemade Pet Food/Treats

Does making your own pet food seem like a habit you can keep up in the long term? What else can you do to reduce your use of plastic packaging that can come from taking care of your pet's needs?

Margaret Hanzlick-Burton 6/21/2019 7:24 PM

While I don't think it's sustainable for me to make my own pet food, I can certainly make my own pet treats. I found a great, easy recipe that simply involves mixing baby food (with dog-safe ingredients!) and flour! It's super easy and dogs seem to love it!

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- dana wu 6/24/2019 3:45 PM
  
  is ethiopian food dog safe?
  
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- Danielle Carter 6/24/2019 2:58 PM
  
  Let's share dog treat recipes! I often make some from what (dog safe) ingredients I just happen to have around the house.
  
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Margaret Hanzlick-Burton 6/21/2019 7:20 PM

I picked my challenges! I may have overcommitted, as I tend to do. However, what makes it easier is that some of the actions classified as "daily" don't necessarily need to be done every day, like making pet treats! I'm excited to get started!

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