Christine Russo-Robertson

Monterey Bay Aquarium

"Lead by example - plastic free for you and me!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
417 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

48

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

22

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

92

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill

Christine's actions

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 12 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Invest in a Pooper-Scooper

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Just Say No

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 4 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Visit the Butcher

I will purchase meats and cheeses from the deli counter or a butcher shop, and use my own containers to do so.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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Christine Russo-Robertson 7/31/2019 9:40 PM

What a great eco challenge month! A month that has strengthened my awareness and drive to really walk the talk! I’m going to continue on this path and treat each day is an eco challenge day. Going to inspire others to walk with me! Great month!! 🙌🏼 Plastic free for you and me!

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Christine Russo-Robertson 7/25/2019 6:15 AM

I exhibited at a meeting planner trade-show last night in Silicon Valley and while my focus was selling our sustainable evening events at The Monterey Bay Aquarium, I also promoted Seafood Watch, the banning plastic straws, reducing single use plastics, etc. The overall end result was that the attendees want to hear what the aquarium is doing to support and educate our daytime and evening guests. The response was overwhelmingly positive. MBA is truly looked upon as leaders in conservation. I left with such a huge sense of pride. I love my job!!

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- Jessica Chapman 7/26/2019 1:40 PM
  
  Wahoo!! I am sure your charming personality also won over the attendees. Thanks for doing what you do!
  
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Christine Russo-Robertson 7/22/2019 10:38 PM

I love using my bamboo reusable utensils. I carry them everywhere!!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Visit the Butcher

How has using your own containers impacted the quality of the food you receive? Does this give you more awareness of where your food comes from as opposed to just grabbing a package of mystery origin cheese/meat?

Christine Russo-Robertson 7/22/2019 10:37 PM

Feels great to know where my food comes from!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Bags

How difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?

Christine Russo-Robertson 7/22/2019 10:34 PM

Grab my bag before I shop!

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Christine Russo-Robertson 7/07/2019 10:04 PM

Love sharing these ideas!!

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- Christine Russo-Robertson 7/18/2019 9:15 PM
  
  Was just at my local Starbucks in Capitola, Calif. and they are in the process of going totally plastic free. Nice work!🙌🏼
  
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