Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums

Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019

July 1 - July 31, 2019

Sarah Lowery

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
180 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

90

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

9.0

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

4.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

9.0

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill

Sarah's actions

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Try a Pet Shampoo Bar

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Invest in a Pooper-Scooper

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

I will prepare 3 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal

I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Pets

How are caring for your pet and caring for the environment connected for you?
Sarah Lowery 7/15/2019 1:08 PM
How we take care of the environment now carries down to how our family and other animals will live in the future.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Pets

In what ways does your pet make your life happier, more interesting, or more rewarding?
Sarah Lowery 7/15/2019 1:07 PM
They are always there for me when I need someone the most. They can understand my feelings and know when I need a cuddle.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Pets

We know you want to - tell us about why your pet is so awesome!
Sarah Lowery 7/15/2019 1:06 PM
I'm a pet groomer and I try to use as little plastic as possible in my salon. I have 2 bambino cats (hairless), an 18 yr old himalayan, and a Shih Tzu mix. My Himalayan drops so much hair, especially in the summer

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Why do you think these produce products started amassing so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?
Sarah Lowery 7/15/2019 1:04 PM
I would guess it is to try and keep everything fresher for longer. It is a well known fact that it takes quite a bit if time for the fresh produce to get from the farm to the store

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