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Mary Beth Waltman

Virginia Zoo (non)Plastics

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 678 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    83
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    25
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    50
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    52
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Mary Beth's actions

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Trash Pick up

I will pick up 10 pieces of trash off the ground daily.

COMPLETED 22
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 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 26
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

Personal Care

Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

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 25
DAILY ACTIONS

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 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/31/2019 12:39 PM
    I am excited to try several new dishes tonight and into next week with my spaghetti squash: Mock Coconut pie, Pumpkin Pie (using pureed squash), lasagna bake, macaroni and cheese substituting the pasta for squash, and buffalo chicken bake. I can't wait to see how they turn out!

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/30/2019 6:20 AM
    My Shampoo Bars came in the mail last night. I cannot wait to use them :)

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/29/2019 12:37 PM
    Trying a new enchilada recipe tonight with my homegrown tomatoes and peppers. Excited!!

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/29/2019 12:36 PM
    My dad is awesome! He informed me that he changed one of his routines to eliminate one time use plastics as well as purchasing reusable bags that he is using at stores. So proud of him :)

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/28/2019 5:44 AM
    I saved 3 dollars on my hair bar sampler today! Im so excited 

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/28/2019 5:17 AM
    I finally purchased my poop scooper from the pet store yesterday! Here's to having a healthier yard for our animal friends!

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/26/2019 5:10 AM
    Today is the the day! I am purchasing my plastic free tooth brush and bars today :)

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/26/2019 5:08 AM
    I worked around the house and picked up trash in my yard and took loads to the recycling facility! 

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/23/2019 12:30 PM
    Tonight's Cooking Adventure: I am going to use my fresh backyard chicken eggs and garden grown tomatoes/ bell peppers to make an omelet for dinner. 

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/22/2019 9:46 AM
    Canning tomato sauce tonight and planning on eating all homemade spaghetti sauce