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Ed Korunes

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

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participant impact

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    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Ed's 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.

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Pets

Thrifty Pets

I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.

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Lifestyle

Travel Eating

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

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Pets

All Natural Pet Toys

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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Lifestyle

Naked Bins

I will either line my trash cans with repurposed newspaper or paper bags, or I will not line my trash cans at all.

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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.

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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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    Ed Korunes 6/26/2019 11:09 AM
    We several years ago were aware of the dangers of plastic.  At grocery stores when asked paper or plastic we answer “neither”.  We have several cloth bags for any items we purchase at stores. We purchase products  in glass jars versus plastic and refuse to buy anything in a plastic jar.