Sydney Newton

Virginia Zoo (non)Plastics

"Save The Fishies!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
210 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

40

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

10

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

8.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

40

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill

Sydney's actions

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

Dam the Flow

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 10 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 10 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 4
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

Food

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 4
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 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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Sydney Newton 7/26/2019 5:39 AM

I’ve been using more reusable items recently. :)

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Sydney Newton 7/11/2019 3:16 PM

I’m starting to bring my reusable water bottle with me everywhere I go! :)

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