Join the movement to refuse single-use plastics with Plastic Free EcoChallenge!

Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums

Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019

July 1 - July 31, 2019

City of Portland- Water Bureau 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?

Rachel Jamison 7/31/2019 12:12 PM

This has been an eye opening experience! Plastics have become such a staple in just about every industry encountered on a regular basis. You truly have to be mindful and intentional every single day. I have enjoyed learning about what others do to limit their plastics consumption and look forward to continuing the hard but meaningful work!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Plastic Free Lunch Boxes

Most of us know that the "3 R's" are reduce, reuse, recycle. Recycling is most heavily emphasized in modern Western culture. How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?

Rachel Jamison 7/02/2019 9:28 AM

I am working on not purchasing new items of clothing unless it is something I truly feel like I need, and am unable to find used. When I am purchasing new clothing, I have made the decision to either purchase local or purchase from companies who use sustainable practices. I recently purchased a swim suit that is constructed of Econyl which is made of fishing line removed from the pacific ocean.

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