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Erika Murphy

Maryland Zoo

"Ditch the plastic, save the world!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 617 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    40
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    25
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    30
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill

Erika's actions

Community

Join a Cleanup Effort

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant a Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Takeout Pro

I will use my own containers when ordering takeout.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Pearly Whites

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Share My Actions

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Fresh as a Daisy

I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.

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

Food

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Erika Murphy 7/20/2019 5:15 AM
    Every weekend my neighbor goes around the neighborhood and picks up trash- inspires the community! She often has people join her along the way 

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    Erika Murphy 7/19/2019 5:10 AM
    Need daily coffee to exist! I love using reusable k-cup filters, instead of the single use cups! 

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    Erika Murphy 7/18/2019 6:19 AM
    Just ordered reusable produce bags, can’t wait to use them at Moms!

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    Erika Murphy 7/17/2019 4:28 AM

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      Carol White 7/17/2019 4:35 AM
      I never thought to stand the celery in water. I have become a hoarder of glass jars to use for storage.

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    Erika Murphy 7/15/2019 4:58 AM
    Found a coffee shop on my way to work that will fill my reusable cup!

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    Erika Murphy 7/11/2019 4:51 PM
    Reusable tote bags are a great way to skip the plastic bag at the store, but so are reusable produce bags! 

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    Erika Murphy 7/08/2019 10:06 AM
    Did you guys know that Jason Momoa (aka Aquaman) has spent over $31,000 helping clean up plastic in our oceans? What a superhero!

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    Erika Murphy 7/07/2019 5:14 AM
    Sunday funday can include trash pickup in your  neighborhood! Keep it looking beautiful 

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    Erika Murphy 7/05/2019 4:26 AM
    Out last night to celebrate Fourth of July, disappointed to see so much trash! Mr. Trash Wheeel will be working overtime

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    Erika Murphy 7/05/2019 4:25 AM
    Last but not least, recycle all appropriate items and they can be remade into other things!