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Jennifer Merkel

Dallas Zoo and Children's Aquarium at Fair Park

"Small changes can make a difference!"

POINTS TOTAL

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participant impact

  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    17
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    22
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill

Jennifer's 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 11
DAILY 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

Personal Care

Pearly Whites

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Shop the Bulk Bins

I will purchase dry goods from the bulk section of my grocery store, and use my own containers to do so.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Complete a Waste Audit

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

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

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Jennifer Merkel 7/18/2019 11:52 AM
    When you tell the waitress no straw and not only does she not listen to you, but she also puts the straw in your drink so there is no leaving it on the table 😫

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    Jennifer Merkel 7/11/2019 5:48 PM
    Used my new safety razor for the 1st time today. Have to say it was the smoothest shave ever; though I did feel like a pre-teen learning to shave for the first time again.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care That Was a Close Shave
    What have you noticed about the economic and social impact of switching to steel razors? Was there ever really a need for disposable razors, or do you think it was just a way to sell more things?

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    Jennifer Merkel 7/11/2019 5:46 PM
    Going “old school” is so much cheaper and less wasteful. Think it all comes down to marketing and consumerism. But in the end it was really easy to make the change.

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    Jennifer Merkel 7/06/2019 5:19 PM
    Tried to have the Grille put my food in my own container today, they didn’t think they were allowed to so I didn’t work out...but at least I asked. 

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    Jennifer Merkel 7/05/2019 5:29 PM
    Another win at Starbucks-used my own cup and got my breakfast put in my own container vs a bag.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle Watch a Documentary
    Which documentary did you choose to watch? What did you learn?

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    Jennifer Merkel 7/03/2019 2:32 PM
    If you have Netflix I would recommend watching Minimalism-what brings happiness to your life?

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    Jennifer Merkel 7/01/2019 3:51 PM
    Had my reusable cup on hand for a much needed Starbucks run this morning ☕️