Carol Jarvinen

Maryland Zoo

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participant impact

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3.0

pieces of litter

picked up

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Keep My Community Clean

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

COMPLETED 1
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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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Share My Actions

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Family

Natural Paints

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

UNCOMPLETED
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

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Natural Fibers

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

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.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Natural Paints

How do environmental health, community health, and your family's health intersect?

Carol Jarvinen 6/11/2019 6:24 AM

They are all interdependent.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Keep My Community Clean

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

Carol Jarvinen 6/11/2019 6:24 AM

Makes me slow down my walks and really notice my surroundings.

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- Mary Dobrzynski 6/11/2019 6:34 AM
  
  My daily walks through the city also provides many opportunities to keep other city neighborhoods clean.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Share My Actions

In what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?

Carol Jarvinen 6/11/2019 6:23 AM

Reaches a wider audience than I can do in person or individually

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