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Alexa Koskewich

Calgary Zoo Stampede Stomp Out Plastic

"Going waste free."

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participant impact

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    spent learning
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    documentary
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    conversations
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    waste audit
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Alexa's actions

Food

Visit the Butcher

I will purchase meats and cheeses from the deli counter or a butcher shop, and use my own containers to do so.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

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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

Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral

I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Back in the Bowl

I will purchase refillable beauty products.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Pretty oh so Pretty

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Share My Actions

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

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
    Personal Care Back in the Bowl
    Why is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?

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    Alexa Koskewich 7/31/2019 8:02 AM
    It's hard to understand the impact on someone, thing, place else if you have no connection to it.  Out of spite out of mind.
    I, we, need to find ways to connect to our world, the whole world.  There are many.  I'll incorporate new experiences to my daily life.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Visit the Butcher
    How has using your own containers impacted the quality of the food you receive? Does this give you more awareness of where your food comes from as opposed to just grabbing a package of mystery origin cheese/meat?

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    Alexa Koskewich 7/28/2019 1:43 PM
    Since I'm dealing directly with a person, I can ask questions.  They also often make recommendations, like trying yak for the 1st time.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Share My Actions
    In what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?

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    Alexa Koskewich 7/24/2019 1:03 PM
    Very limited.  I'm not into social media,  mostly just a way to keep in touch with friends and family.  But I do have a soap box at work where I deal with tourists from around the world all day.😃
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
    Single use plastics have become normalized in our society to the point that most people don't see them as a problem. What would you say to a friend, colleague, or family member who may not understand why these disposables are an issue?

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    Alexa Koskewich 7/22/2019 9:56 AM
    I prefer to just lead by example.  I get asked all the time about my homemade produce bags.  They are sparkly.  Then I can encourage them to upcycle.  We get quite the discussions going.  It's  always better when the audience is engaged.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Minimize Packaging
    With the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?

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    Alexa Koskewich 7/22/2019 9:53 AM
    Which is better plastic milk jugs or cardboard ones.  I'll have to do some more research.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle Buy Only What I Need
    As you have reduced your spending, what have you noticed about your 'health and safety' purchasing habits? How might this change your longer term purchasing decisions?

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    Alexa Koskewich 7/22/2019 9:45 AM
    I like this.  Saves money and purchase regret.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle Natural Fibers
    What are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?

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    Alexa Koskewich 7/19/2019 4:15 PM
    I find polyester holds odors,  requiring more washing with deodorizer.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Volunteer in my Community
    How does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?

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    Alexa Koskewich 7/16/2019 5:55 PM
    I do cleanup as I walk in the mornings.  Many people thank me.  And some will start picking with me.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral
    What did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?

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    Alexa Koskewich 7/16/2019 5:51 PM
    My consumption is lower than the average North American,  but still high.

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    Alexa Koskewich 7/16/2019 5:50 PM
    As far as food packaging in grocery stores.  I'm being told they have government guidelines that prevent them from allowing me to use my own containers and the same goes for the local producers.  Any ideas?  Farmers markets and you pick  are extremely limited in my area.