Carla Vanderheyden

Toronto Zoo - Working Plastic Free

"Conservation for the future of my family"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
345 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

240

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

8.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

32

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill

Carla's actions

Food

Make Your Own

I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

COMPLETED 8
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 8
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 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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Carla Vanderheyden 7/17/2019 10:40 AM

I get such a thrill out of using reusable bags rather than plastic grocery bags. I've purchased a few very compact bags that can clip on my belt loops or be tucked into pockets. They are very lightweight and carry everything I need when I do groceries.

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Carla Vanderheyden 7/04/2019 5:09 AM

I always try not to use one time use plastics. It has become a habit to reach for a re=usable container before I grab a "baggie" so it is going well

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