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Kayla Moreno

San Antonio Zoo Crew

"My mission this month is to challenge myself and others to Be more aware of the plastics we are using and cut out as much as we can for life. "

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Kayla's 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.

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Food

Make Your Own

I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

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Community

Join a Cleanup Effort

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

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Lifestyle

Homemade Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

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Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.

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Family

Discover Together

I will spend 20 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

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Personal Care

See the Green

I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

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Lifestyle

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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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!

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Personal Care

Lather Up

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

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Community

Sign a Petition

I will sign a petition in support of a plastic-related initiative in my state/province.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Visit the Butcher

I will purchase meats and cheeses from the deli counter or a butcher shop, and use my own containers to do so.

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    Kayla Moreno 7/24/2019 7:33 AM
    Made coffee and protein shake at home in reusable cups and straws. 

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    Kayla Moreno 7/12/2019 6:07 PM
    Looked more into plastic free products we can budget for next month. Dropps, Cleancult, and Who gives a crap. Just wish I was made of money... #zookeeperlife

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      Sam Peterson 7/13/2019 8:15 PM
      Kayla, I did a trial pack of Dropps last week and got a 30% off coupon for signing up, if that helps.  I think the promotion runs for a few more weeks.

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    Kayla Moreno 7/11/2019 6:12 PM
    Went out to Bombay’s for a meeting, no straw of course, and was pleasantly surprised when I found out they use paper straws and good quality too!! 

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    Kayla Moreno 7/10/2019 8:46 PM
    Went to the dentist today: we talked about butterflies and having a garden to support them and being plastic free in the bathroom. We talked about eco flossing, toothpaste and shampoo bottles. I told her I use bite and she said she might try it. Even on the way out, she tried handing me the typical toothpaste/toothbrush in plastic bag. And I said no thank you. Hopefully I have convinced another person to join the Bite toothpaste fan club. FYI it’s only $40 for a 4 month prescription, 2x daily tabs. #plasticfreejulywin

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      Kayla Moreno 7/11/2019 6:09 PM
      Just Bite

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      Sam Peterson 7/11/2019 3:43 PM
      Hi, Kayla.  I'm debating switching to Bite or Weldental tabs once I finish my paste jar.  Have you tried both or just Bite?  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Sign a Petition
    What is a plastic-related issue in your state/province?

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    Kayla Moreno 7/04/2019 6:33 AM
    Plastic bags and straws are still being used by my city. But Austin tx made the step in the right direction in banning plastic bags last year! #waytogoAustin
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Share My Actions
    In what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?

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    Kayla Moreno 7/04/2019 6:19 AM
    Sharing my actions and seeing others actions during this plastic free July makes me feel like we are making a difference and see what others are doing helps me to stay motivated or steal their ideas 💡 #yayteam 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Lather Up
    What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?

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    Kayla Moreno 7/04/2019 6:16 AM
    I replaced my body liquid soap for a bar in a small bag that assists with lather as well as switching to a shampoo bar. I love how little I have to use of the shampoo bar I have to use to get a great lather. And the soap just disappears when you use it all!! #nowaste #disappearingsoap

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    Kayla Moreno 7/01/2019 4:56 AM
    got my at home iced coffee in my reusable cup!!  #greatstart

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    Kayla Moreno 6/30/2019 8:06 PM
    Who’s ready for tomorrow?!?

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    Kayla Moreno 6/28/2019 4:16 PM
    I love my wool dryer balls! Made the switch sometime last year and can’t say enough about them. ❤️❤️