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Michelle Monroy

Calgary Zoo Concessions Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 777 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    35
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    140
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    98
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Michelle's actions

Create Your Own Action

Dog-post

Instead of a popper scooper (it would be a pain to clean) or plastic dog bags, I will use compostable doggy bags to pick up after my dog !

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Natural Fibers

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral

I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Join a Cleanup Effort

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Try a Pet Shampoo Bar

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 7 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 6
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 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant a Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Pet Waste

I will spend 30 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Thrifty Pets

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 4 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Homemade Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

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

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

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    Michelle Monroy 7/22/2019 10:32 PM
    safety razors are so intimidating but they’re kinda cool 

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    Michelle Monroy 7/16/2019 10:23 PM
    i really don’t know what to write in these posts but this challenge has been going good so far :) 

    • Vicki Hewitt's avatar
      Vicki Hewitt 7/18/2019 6:48 PM
      Make sure you check in each day Michelle! Keep up the good work!