Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums

Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019

July 1 - July 31, 2019

Guenaelle M.

Protectors of the Blue - NEAq Staff & Volunteers

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
77 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

plastic straw

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Guenaelle's actions

Food

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Personal Care

Just Say No

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Plant a Garden

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

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

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Guenaelle M. 7/10/2019 9:36 AM
Yes, I know a few friends that own reusable straws. When asking visitors at Aquarium for ideas of how they can reduce use of 1 time use plastics, I almost always hear plastic straws as an idea.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Guenaelle M. 7/10/2019 9:33 AM
No fuel needed to transport my food = reduction in carbon emissions. No pesticides or herbicides that can damage local species

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