Corey Romberg

Calgary Zoo Stampede Stomp Out Plastic

"Don't ask what the environment can do for you, ask what you can do to help save the environment."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
300 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

12

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

5.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

7.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

waste audit

conducted
UP TO

18

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill

Corey's 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 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

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

COMPLETED 9
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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Travel Smart

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Travel Toiletries

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA approved reusable quart sized bag.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Skip the Straw

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

Corey Romberg 7/25/2019 8:28 AM

Many people use reusable straws, and paper straws are becoming a big thing for my company. However, there is much work to be done, as many local restaurants still give out plastic straws, without even asking to give customers the chance to turn down the straw and save it from use.

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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?

Corey Romberg 7/25/2019 8:26 AM

I lead a team of facilitators who facilitate property orientations at our zoo. We have created activities that encourage sharing of conservation actions, many including using reusables instead of disposables, to encourage our newest team members to take actions in their community, as well as share how our guests can help back home.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Containers

How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

Corey Romberg 7/25/2019 8:24 AM

Reusable sandwich containers instead of Ziploc bags.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

Great job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? What's next on your list to reduce your waste?

Corey Romberg 7/18/2019 7:54 AM

I want to start bringing reusable containers to restaurants for leftovers, so I can say no to Styrofoam takeout containers.

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