Amanda Horan

Virginia Zoo (non)Plastics

"“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it” - Robert Swan"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
456 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

3.0

petitions

signed
UP TO

16

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

48

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Amanda 's actions

Food

Plant a Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Write Letters or Emails

I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Sign a Petition

I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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Amanda Horan 7/01/2019 2:21 PM

Signed a petition on change.org!

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Amanda Horan 6/15/2019 8:41 AM

With 16 days until July 1st, I am going to help my family join the Virginia Zoo Fans Team! I am very excited for this challenge to get started!

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