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Carmel Nicholls

Calgary Zoo Concessions Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 521 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    48
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    56
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    12
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    41
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Carmel's 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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Provide the Alternatives

I will provide daily plastic free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cuttlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Plant a Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Discover Together

I will spend 15 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Homemade Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 12
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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

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    Carmel Nicholls 7/06/2019 10:31 AM
    An increase in beneficial insects in my yard, higher nutritional profile than store bought produce
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle
    What did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?

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    Carmel Nicholls 7/06/2019 10:27 AM
    It is way better for our environment and for the budget to make your own laundry soap - and its so easy!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care
    What 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?

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    Carmel Nicholls 7/06/2019 10:25 AM
    I don't see a need for disposable razors in our society at all.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

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    Carmel Nicholls 7/06/2019 9:58 AM
    I am noticing a lot of locations in Calgary have stopped using plastic straws which is fantastic!