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Nicole Thornhill

Toronto Zoo - Working Plastic Free

"Keep the world clean and protect nature - reduce plastic now!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 657 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    26
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    26
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    26
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    52
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    waste audit
    conducted

Nicole's actions

Pets

All Natural Pet Toys

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Pretty oh so Pretty

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Pets

Invest in a Pooper-Scooper

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

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

Lifestyle

Natural Fibers

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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

Skip the Straw

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Back in the Bowl

I will purchase refillable beauty products.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 26
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 26
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 26
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Nicole Thornhill 7/25/2019 5:16 AM
    One week left! Keep it going.

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    Nicole Thornhill 7/24/2019 10:55 AM
    Go Team! Keep up the good work.

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    Nicole Thornhill 7/22/2019 5:48 AM
    Used my reusable straws twice over the weekend.

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    Nicole Thornhill 7/22/2019 5:47 AM
    Used my reusable bags for grocery shopping and other errands.

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    Nicole Thornhill 7/22/2019 5:44 AM
    Picked up litter and placed it in proper bins.

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    Nicole Thornhill 7/16/2019 6:08 AM
    Bought some stainless steel cups the other day.  I really prefer metal or glass for drink containers, as opposed to the plastic ones.  They definitely seem to keep things colder, especially if you chill them. Great on hot summer days.  Stainless steel reusable straws also add to the chill factor for cold drinks.