

sarah woodruff
"To find new ways to reduce my use of single use plastics that I can do all year long!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,271 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO23plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO125minutesspent learning
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UP TO24pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO42plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO48pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
sarah's actions
Community
Estimate Your Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral
I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
Community
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day.
Personal Care
Lather Up
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
Personal Care
Pretty oh so Pretty
I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Pets
Pet Waste
I will spend 30 minutes learning how to compost pet waste at home or research pet waste composting services available in my area.
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
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.
Food
Use Reusable Utensils
I will keep 2 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.
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).
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting to my social media networks.
Lifestyle
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
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.
Lifestyle
Natural Fibers
When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.
Participant Feed
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sarah woodruff 7/31/2019 3:40 PMZoo New England kicked some plastic behind this July! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPersonal CareHow can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?
sarah woodruff 7/31/2019 9:26 AMI was unable to find any cosmetics not sold in plastic. There is some not sold on packaging but it is still a plastic container. -
sarah woodruff 7/31/2019 9:23 AMWow another awesome plastic free July. Great work everyone!!! -
sarah woodruff 7/30/2019 7:23 PMOnly one day left! Get ready for next year!!! Zoo New England does not mess around when it comes to the environment! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleHow can/did you prepare to be successful in this action? Did you engage in conversation with anyone about your new habit?
sarah woodruff 7/30/2019 7:22 PMTraveling takes a certain amount of planning to begin with. Making it more Eco friendly can be party of that planning.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWhat are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?
sarah woodruff 7/30/2019 7:21 PMI didn't get to complete this challenge as I had no need to purchase any clothing this month. But I will keep it in mind going forward. I have heard the fibers from things like fleece are contributing to the micro plastics problem. Food for thought. -
sarah woodruff 7/30/2019 2:18 PMI joined the plastic free July team to continue my education to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. I love all of the tricks and tips I've received this month! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
sarah woodruff 7/30/2019 2:14 PMI am seeing litter more as something I should do something about. I can pick it up and not just walk by. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWhat is the benefit of using bar soaps or refilling your travel sized containers? Is this an action you think you will keep in your life?
sarah woodruff 7/29/2019 10:14 AMIt is easy to refill small travel containers when traveling. The stuff in hotel rooms is usually not very good anyways! -
sarah woodruff 7/29/2019 10:13 AMWow I can't believe we made it to second place! Go ZNE!