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?
To all of our Columbus Zoo Staff and Volunteer team members - I can't believe how quickly July has gone! You still have a few hours to log in, check in, check off actions and post your thoughts, so go for it! I have been so impressed with our team's efforts, with your candor in sharing your successes and the actions that didn't go quite as planned. I feel that many of us now know one another on a new level and that is a very good thing! We were in this challenge together, representing the Columbus Zoo and I thank you all so much for your participation. Tomorrow I will send a recap of our actions and the actions of MORE THAN 15,000 PEOPLE! Just today, with time left, our team has logged over 1200 points. I really appreciate the fact that you didn't stop your actions just because we are at the end of the calendar month. Our hope is that the actions you chose will stick with you long after today, and will create lifelong habits. It's a beautiful world out there and your actions matter!
I find myself feeling very guilty when I find myself with single use plastic or non sustainables; I need to recognize when I can make improvements without being harsh and also commend myself when I do well and try to keep it up. This was one month of great insight and just a baby step of a long journey in the right direction.
How can you be an advocate for using resusables instead of disposables for the rest of your community? Where are they currently dependent on disposable cutlery, and how can you convince them of the need for change?
Our neighbors constantly use plastic cutlery and paper plates & napkins. Their wedding anniversary is right around the corner, so instead of being pushy, I thought a gift would be a way to get them to switch (or at least somewhat) to stop using disposables. 🤞
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?
I had purchased rice and beans in plastic bags in the past. No more! I have a stack of brown paper lunch bags that I keep with my grocery & produce bags for the additional bulk items I have added to my pantry. And then into mason (style) jars. No more plastic in my pantry!
This has been an amazing challenge! I thought I was good prior but this really made me focus and think more about things and the lasting impact to the environment. I am so proud to be a member for this challenge, our team ROCKS! ♻