Cheryl Weeple

Maryland Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
452 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

18

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

28

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

16

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Cheryl's actions

Personal Care

Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

I will prepare 2 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Cheryl Weeple 7/23/2019 8:08 AM
I like to re-use containers whenever possible - even plastic ones - for non-food items. The question is, when do you stop saving and start getting rid of them - there is only so much room.
Love my glass containers - a great investment!!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

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?
Cheryl Weeple 7/10/2019 1:40 PM
We even clean-up glass jars now and re-use them for overnight oats. We also save some plastic butter containers and the like and re-use them as well. I prefer the glass jars though.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Cheryl Weeple 7/08/2019 6:09 AM
Went to the zoo and they were selling re-usable straws. Bought some and used one yesterday.

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