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Welcome to Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
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Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums
Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019
July 1 - July 31, 2019

Plastic Free New Orleans Feed

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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • Eliza Christovich 's avatar
    Eliza Christovich 8/01/2019 5:25 AM
    I learned that plastic is harmful toward the earth
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  • Julia Jones's avatar
    Julia Jones 8/01/2019 5:02 AM
    I learned from this challenge that when we all try, we can reduce plastic waste and it proves that we can live without it and clean our planet a little at a time. A little goes a long way, especially if a bunch of people pitch in.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Buy Unpackaged Produce
    Why do you think these produce products started amassing so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?
    Brittany Connelly's avatar
    Brittany Connelly 7/31/2019 8:28 PM
    Plastic is definitely from the producer, but I never understood why. Especially with produce! Broccoli wrapped in plastic drives me crazy! Even worse is veggies on a styrofoam tray AND wrapped in plastic. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Keep My Community Clean
    How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
    Brittany Connelly's avatar
    Brittany Connelly 7/31/2019 8:26 PM
    It gives a sense of pride for the community and is a conversation starter when people ask what you're doing picking up garbage. 
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  • Opal Currie's avatar
    Opal Currie 7/31/2019 6:27 PM
    Rescue the earth and to help the future know about plastic. 
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  • Hillary Bohm's avatar
    Hillary Bohm 7/31/2019 5:46 PM
    I didn’t complete one of my challenges this month, but all year, I should be trying to improve my habits so I will get to it eventually! 😄
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    Hillary Bohm 7/31/2019 5:44 PM
    Great job to everyone who challenged themselves in any way this month! Be proud of yourself! Hopefully these challengers will lead to new sustainable habits! 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
    Single use plastics have become normalized in our society to the point that most people don't see them as a problem. What would you say to a friend, colleague, or family member who may not understand why these disposables are an issue?
    Hillary Bohm's avatar
    Hillary Bohm 7/31/2019 5:42 PM
    I would talk about how even if recycled or thrown away plastic can enter the environment, and I would explain how long and how it degrades. I would also tell them about how producing plastics is causing climate change due to all the oil used to manufacture it. 
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  • Jamie Jackson's avatar
    Jamie Jackson 7/31/2019 4:58 PM
    Way to go, Plastic Free New Orleans team! We made it through the month. Participating in Plastic Free July always highlights how much our culture prioritizes convenience and ease over sustainability, and re-focuses me on finding small ways to limit my impact on the environment despite the challenges inherent in my community. Keep up the good work!
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  • Catherine Tearle's avatar
    Catherine Tearle 7/31/2019 4:46 PM
    Loved this activity and also joined with my daughter in composting with our local libraries 😊
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