CANDICE MITCHELL

Maryland Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
421 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

12

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

9.0

pieces of litter

picked up

CANDICE's 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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

CANDICE MITCHELL 7/31/2019 8:34 PM
A co-worker was so inspired by me, she bought me metal straws and bought them for herself.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Pets

In what ways is supplying your pet with all natural pet toys better for your pet, better for you, and better for the environment?
CANDICE MITCHELL 7/17/2019 4:27 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
CANDICE MITCHELL 7/15/2019 8:16 PM
Went to Royal Farm, got a large fountain soda, and drank all day with no straw. I missed having a straw, but I had to challenge myself without one.

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CANDICE MITCHELL 7/15/2019 5:27 AM
Had drinks all day with no straws.

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CANDICE MITCHELL 7/12/2019 6:12 PM
I went to Panera Bread, and was getting ready to grab a straw, and then remembered my challenge.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
CANDICE MITCHELL 7/12/2019 6:11 PM
I was walking my dog and picked up some trash, which makes me feel good.

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