Sandra Morrison
"The Florida Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to entertain, educate and inspire stewardship of the natural environment."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO38plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO38plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO38pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
Sandra's actions
Family
Discover Together
I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.
Food
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Community
Visit A Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
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?
Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.
Food
Skip the Straw
I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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).
Pets
Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal
I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.
Food
Takeout Pro
I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
Pets
DIY Cat Litter
I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, and dirt with baking soda.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Sandra Morrison 7/19/2019 9:38 AMWhat We're Doing to reduce plastic and make folks aware of the threat to our oceans.
- We're reducing the use of plastic in Aquarium operations, including our cafe and retail shops, and stepping up our recycling efforts. There's virtually no single-use plastic in our dining operations or at special events.
- We communicate with our visitors and social media audiences about the impacts of ocean plastic pollution, and what each of us can do to help solve the problem.
What You Can Do
With your help, we can make progress toward a plastic-free ocean.
#1 Use less single-use plastic.It's simple: the less plastic you use, the less will end up in the ocean. Going reusable makes a big impact for the planet!
#2 Encourage businesses and brands that are making the switch.Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool. The more businesses hear from you, the more they will change.
#3 Support policies to reduce single-use plastic.Local and state governments across the United States, and around the world, are voting on laws to move us toward a more sustainable future.
Let them know they have your support!
#4 Be social.
The more we talk about plastic pollution, the more change will happen. Keep the conversation going on Facebook and Twitter, and in your community. -
Sandra Morrison 7/19/2019 9:33 AMPlastic waste in the ocean isn't a small problem. It's enormous, almost impossible to visualize. Consider this: Every nine minutes, plastic weighing as much as a blue whale (about 300,000 pounds) ends up in the ocean.
Plastic is everywhere. We eat and drink from it, make clothes from it and buy products wrapped in it. Once these things become trash, they don't just disappear. Instead, they stick around for hundreds of years in landfills or, worse, in the natural environment.
How does so much plastic make its way to the ocean? Hint: It's not just trash from the beach. It's trash from everywhere. Since 1950, people have discarded more than 6 billion tons of plastic, and only nine percent of that has been recycled.
Even when we dispose of plastic properly, it can blow out of garbage and recycling cans or off hauling trucks to become pollution. Wind, storm drains and rivers can then carry it to the ocean, even from areas hundreds of miles inland.
Consider our Skip the Straw campaign!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Share My ActionsIn what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?
Sandra Morrison 7/19/2019 9:31 AMMake a point of noticing small deeds and accomplishments by individuals, and call them out on social media: the employee who exemplified the company mission or demonstrated a core value: the person who set up a book group or helped the customer change a flat tire in the parking lot; the intern who thought of an interesting way to set up an office; the person who ran community volunteer day. Take a video or photo. #EverybodyWins when you cultivate positive emotions by noticing and telling what's going on. And the rest of the world sees what your company values, notices, and rewards. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Visit A Waste Management FacilityLandfills and recycling centers tell us a lot about our communities and purchasing habits. What did you glean from your visit?
Sandra Morrison 7/19/2019 9:29 AMThis waste rots and decomposes, and produces harmful gases (CO2 and Methane) which are both greenhouse gases and contribute to global warming. Landfills -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFamily Discover TogetherWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Sandra Morrison 7/16/2019 11:57 AMJust the future impact on our local and global actions on the planet. How will our planet be in 5-10 years.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal Care That Was a Close ShaveWhat 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?
Sandra Morrison 7/16/2019 11:55 AMI think it was a way to sell more items. My husband and I feel like we're dong something good by using steel razors.
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Sandra Morrison 7/15/2019 5:50 AMStill going strong! Let's do this FLAQ team! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Sandra Morrison 7/11/2019 7:41 AMIt brings everyone together. Together we can make big changes. Together, we can reduce waste, protect and restore our natural planet's balance. -
Sandra Morrison 7/11/2019 7:29 AMWe are excited to get organizations onboard with our "Skip the Straw Challenge". Just last month, Bank of America Tampa resolved to protect our Blue Planet by accepting our ‘Skip the Straw’ challenge. Their commitment to reducing single-use plastics as part of their operations will have a positive impact on the health of our local waterways – from the Bay to the Gulf. We are proud to stand as a partner and resource for organizations and individuals committed to leaving the planet in a better condition than how we found it.