Tammy Presutti

Columbus Zoo Staff & Volunteers

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,260 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

community event

hosted or attended
UP TO

6.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

5.0

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

150

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

240

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

90

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

waste audit

conducted
UP TO

30

zero-waste meals

consumed

Tammy's actions

Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party with friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on plastics.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Complete a Waste Audit

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Homemade Pet Food/Treats

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

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral

I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Keep My Community Clean

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

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 30
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 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 8 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Pearly Whites

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or 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

Pets

Try a Pet Shampoo Bar

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Utensils

How can you be an advocate for using resusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable cutlery, and how can you convince them of the need for change?

Tammy Presutti 7/31/2019 2:25 PM

Our neighbors constantly use plastic cutlery and paper plates & napkins. Their wedding anniversary is right around the corner, so instead of being pushy, I thought a gift would be a way to get them to switch (or at least somewhat) to stop using disposables. 🤞

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

Do an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?

Tammy Presutti 7/31/2019 2:18 PM

I had purchased rice and beans in plastic bags in the past. No more! I have a stack of brown paper lunch bags that I keep with my grocery & produce bags for the additional bulk items I have added to my pantry. And then into mason (style) jars. No more plastic in my pantry!

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Tammy Presutti 7/31/2019 2:10 PM

This has been an amazing challenge! I thought I was good prior but this really made me focus and think more about things and the lasting impact to the environment. I am so proud to be a member for this challenge, our team ROCKS! ♻

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Pets Try a Pet Shampoo Bar

In what ways does your pet make your life happier, more interesting, or more rewarding?

Tammy Presutti 7/30/2019 8:40 AM

My pups bring an infinite amount of love, joy and happiness to our home. Regardless if it has been a lousy of a day there are two faces that are always happy I am theirs. It is my responsibility to give them the best that I possibly can, so I have (and part of the motivation has been this challenge) begun making their food and trying my hand at making doggy shampoo. Only the best for my pups!

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- Tammy Presutti 7/31/2019 2:05 PM
  
  The recipe was pretty simple, uncooked oatmeal flour, baking soda & water. It was a little messy to apply but they both smell good; like a couple of cookies!
  
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- joy kotheimer 7/30/2019 12:55 PM
  
  Wow that’s dedication! I’m sure they love it, and let us know how your recipes go!
  
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Tammy Presutti 7/29/2019 9:07 AM

At the grocery, Sunday, I was grabbing a few items in the produce department & using cloth bags for my items. An employee asked if they were out of plastic bags, nope they weren't. I explained why I use an alternative and suggested they do the same - paper bags. He said he would submit the suggestion to the powers that be, in all honesty I doubt a change will happen but at least I tried. 🤞

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care That Was a Close Shave

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?

Tammy Presutti 7/27/2019 7:04 AM

My showers finally stopped looking like a crime scene, well, most days anyway. It took some getting use to the hang of using an Albatross razor but the shave is closer, love the feel of the razor and not to mention it is cool looking. My husband is even on board with his. The idea of disposable razors can be attractive to some but just the crappy shave you get hopefully will convince some to give them up. I think some razor gifts are in order for a lucky few.

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Tammy Presutti 7/25/2019 9:26 AM

I went to get my hair & brows done and my stylist recently relocated; I am thrilled to say the new place is a green salon! I love this!

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- Tammy Presutti 7/27/2019 6:55 AM
  
  Happy to share, it is Citrine Hair & Skin on Rich Street.
  
  https://citrinehairandskin.com/
  
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- joy kotheimer 7/27/2019 6:44 AM
  
  Oooo where is this?
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care Pearly Whites

Currently most of the packaging for toothpaste is plastic. How can you advocate for more alternatives through your purchasing power and influence in community?

Tammy Presutti 7/23/2019 9:01 AM

I thought a great way to spread the word, there are alternative to the "traditional" plastic toothpaste tubes, was to give some out to a few friends yesterday. I have to admit they were a bit skeptical that the tooth powder would work was the main concern. The jury is still out if they will make the switch but at the very least a seed has been planted and I am hoping they will pause before making their next purchase. 🤞

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- Barbara Revard 7/23/2019 11:04 AM
  
  What a great way to spread awareness!
  
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Tammy Presutti 7/22/2019 9:48 AM

A friend shared with me Grove Collaborative, I just placed a order for reusable & biodegradable food wrap.

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- joy kotheimer 7/27/2019 7:10 AM
  
  I’ll have to check them out!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Complete a Waste Audit

What did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?

Tammy Presutti 7/22/2019 9:36 AM

I was pleased to see our plastic waste isn't to great but clearly there are some changes to be made. I am switching the remainder of my bath products to plastic free containers.

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