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Carrie Parker

Virginia Zoo (non)Plastics

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,092 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    87
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    400
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    78
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    81
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill

Carrie's actions

Food

Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Skip the Straw

I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 20 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Homemade Pet Food/Treats

I will prepare my own pet food and treats to avoid plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?


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    Carrie Parker 7/31/2019 12:13 PM
    Because I want to see if I could do it. It was really easy. I would be glad to join the team next year. 

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    Carrie Parker 7/30/2019 12:47 PM
    Keep up the great work it's almost over. 

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    Carrie Parker 7/13/2019 3:53 PM
    Keep up the great work!  You can do it! 

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    Carrie Parker 7/10/2019 1:34 PM
    Go team!  Keep up the great work team. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Pets Homemade Pet Food/Treats
    Does making your own pet food seem like a habit you can keep up in the long term? What else can you do to reduce your use of plastic packaging that can come from taking care of your pet's needs?

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    Carrie Parker 7/10/2019 1:33 PM
    Throw your pets poop in a bush instead of a plastic bag. Use metal water and food dishes instead of plastic one.

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    Carrie Parker 7/06/2019 6:19 PM
    It is very easy. I feel good when I clean trash up. 

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    Carrie Parker 7/03/2019 2:20 PM
    It's going great.  It is so easy. Keep up the good work every one. 

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    Carrie Parker 7/02/2019 4:15 PM
    I think every year they have this. I will join the team. It's a great idea. I think every business should jump on. 

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    Carrie Parker 7/02/2019 4:12 PM
    I don't drank out of plastic bottles. 

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    Carrie Parker 7/02/2019 4:09 PM
    It is going well. I hope every one is doing well too. I think everyone should  jump on. It's never too late.