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Carol Jarvinen

Maryland Zoo

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    pieces of litter
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Carol's actions

Pets

Pet Waste

I will spend 15 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

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Lifestyle

Natural Fibers

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

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Community

Keep My Community Clean

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

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DAILY ACTION

Personal Care

Lather Up

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

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Community

Share My Actions

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

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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?

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Family

Natural Paints

I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.

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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.

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Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle
    What are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?

    Carol Jarvinen's avatar
    Carol Jarvinen 6/11/2019 6:27 AM
    Natural fibers are biodegradable, not as likely to become traps for wildlife since they can more easily be torn or chewed up.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Family
    How do environmental health, community health, and your family's health intersect?

    Carol Jarvinen's avatar
    Carol Jarvinen 6/11/2019 6:24 AM
    They are all interdependent.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

    Carol Jarvinen's avatar
    Carol Jarvinen 6/11/2019 6:24 AM
    Makes me slow down my walks and really notice my surroundings.

    • Mary Dobrzynski's avatar
      Mary Dobrzynski 6/11/2019 6:34 AM
      My daily walks through the city also provides many opportunities to keep other city neighborhoods clean.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    In what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?

    Carol Jarvinen's avatar
    Carol Jarvinen 6/11/2019 6:23 AM
    Reaches a wider audience than I can do in person or individually