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Jacquie Kostoff(L&E)

Toronto Zoo - Working Plastic Free

"To reduce plastic waste, and engage others in the mission or reducing plastic waste!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,221 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    87
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    29
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Jacquie's actions

Create Your Own Action

Professional Learning

To spend ten minutes each day learning about how to implement plastic free choices into my daily routine.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Keep My Community Clean

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

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Lather Up

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Personal Care

Fresh as a Daisy

I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.

UNCOMPLETED
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

Lifestyle

Homemade Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

COMPLETED
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

Community

Share My Actions

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Join a Cleanup Effort

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?


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    Jacquie Kostoff(L&E) 7/31/2019 3:08 AM
    Last day of our plastic eco challenge. Looking back at our stats it’s amazing to see how small changes soon add up! Proud to be part of this amazing team!

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    Jacquie Kostoff(L&E) 7/30/2019 11:31 AM
    I can't believe the challenge is almost over!! I've learned a lot about plastic waste reduction over the past month, and plan on continuing my efforts the rest of the year as well!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Brusha Brusha Brusha
    What are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?

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    Jacquie Kostoff(L&E) 7/29/2019 7:54 AM
    Finally got my bamboo toothbrushes for the whole family 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Join a Cleanup Effort
    How does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?

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    Jacquie Kostoff(L&E) 7/29/2019 7:06 AM
    It makes me feel good about myself when I contribute cleaning up the community while helping the environment 

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    Jacquie Kostoff(L&E) 7/27/2019 3:16 AM
    Took the dog for a walk and did a mini clean up, every little bit counts right!

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    Jacquie Kostoff(L&E) 7/27/2019 3:11 AM
    Thanks for the great Trivia on Thursday Angela, very informative!!

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    Jacquie Kostoff(L&E) 7/25/2019 5:14 AM
    Did you know that the bulk barn also sells soap bars that are super affordable with absolutely no packaging?  I bought a charcoal based facial wash one just the other day!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Lather Up
    What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?

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    Jacquie Kostoff(L&E) 7/25/2019 5:13 AM
    Switching to a bar soap versus body wash is a lot more economical and way less plastic waste!! Its a win-win situation!

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    Jacquie Kostoff(L&E) 7/24/2019 7:12 PM
    I find the emails that the organization sends is a great reminder to check in. I would have forgotten again today if it wasn’t for them!

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    Jacquie Kostoff(L&E) 7/23/2019 1:35 PM
    First day in a while that I forgot to check in.. glad to see that you can go back and check in for those tasks that were completed!