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Jennifer Mclachlan

ZooTampa Friends

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 132 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    5.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    2.0
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill

Jennifer's actions

Food

Plant a Garden

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

UNCOMPLETED
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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Thrifty Pets

I will purchase my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes from the thrift store.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 2
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.

UNCOMPLETED
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

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    Jennifer Mclachlan 7/17/2019 8:38 PM
    Created a dog toy eith old shirts tha are braided. 

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    Jennifer Mclachlan 7/13/2019 6:26 AM
    Had a few missed opportunities but moving along and supporting the challenge.  Not sure if a team member shared but St. Pete has a local refillary were you bring your own containers and fill up on essential items.

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    Jennifer Mclachlan 7/13/2019 6:24 AM
     Bento boxes are onsale at Amazon.  

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    Jennifer Mclachlan 7/08/2019 8:06 PM
    I joined the challenge to push myself to think of alternatives and midel those chanes to those around me. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Skip the Straw
    Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

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    Jennifer Mclachlan 7/08/2019 7:58 PM
    Wrking on ensuring i remember reusable utensils with my lunch.  Made my own carpet deodorizer with baking sode and essential oils and it worked well.

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    Jennifer Mclachlan 7/04/2019 11:27 AM
    Made homemade no kneed bread so i would eliminate the plastic that typically comes with purchased bread. Easy to make, good for you and helps the plastic free challenge.

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    Jennifer Mclachlan 7/01/2019 7:38 PM
    I look forward to learn new ideas from our newsfeed. Zootampa had lots of wonderful ideas last year.