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Bernard Kohrs

Calgary Zoo Stampede Stomp Out Plastic

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 317 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    13
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    9.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    6.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    14
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    waste audit
    conducted

Bernard's actions

Lifestyle

Travel Eating

If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 9 hour(s) in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

COMPLETED 10
DAILY 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

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Complete a Waste Audit

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Bernard Kohrs 7/31/2019 12:39 PM
    This was a great reminder to look at our lifestyles, I really enjoyed reading peoples comments and look forward to next year.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup
    Great job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? What's next on your list to reduce your waste?

    Bernard Kohrs's avatar
    Bernard Kohrs 7/20/2019 10:36 PM
    Trying to avoid Styrofoam trays is my next goal by looking for packaging that omits hard plastic trays.

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    Bernard Kohrs 7/20/2019 9:42 PM
    Joining today but have been actively pursuing limiting my single plastic usage all year