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Ally Lauer

Maryland Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 790 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    80
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    15
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    donation
    made
  • UP TO
    96
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill

Ally'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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Raise Money For a Nonprofit

I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.

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

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

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

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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!

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

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 6 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 16
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 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Ally Lauer 7/09/2019 5:42 AM
    OK - So I wasn't quite ready to dive into the poop-scoop action for my dogs ( we go on lots of walks and I didn't want to necessarily walk miles with a big giant poop scoop ). BUT - I found these great Compostable Dog Poop Bags on Amazon that are 100% biodegradable! ( and also have an amazing brand name ;) )

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N52NLC3/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3UKTYNGOCZPXC&psc=1
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

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    Ally Lauer 7/02/2019 11:21 AM
    I'm looking forward to spending more time outside taking care of the plants! 

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    Ally Lauer 6/24/2019 9:57 AM
    I made my first "Plastic Free July" purchase last week! I got a GREAT reusable Starbucks Iced cup for $3.00 at my local Starbucks! It's reusable, came with the cool mermaid logo & has a reusable straw! Even better - you get a discount for using a reusable cup there! :) 

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    Ally Lauer 6/10/2019 12:50 PM
    WooHoo!! Let's Go Team Maryland Zoo!! 

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    Ally Lauer 6/05/2019 6:39 AM
    Let's Go Team Maryland Zoo!! <3