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Welcome to Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019 expert in no time!

Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums
Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019
July 1 - July 31, 2019

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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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Brusha Brusha Brusha
    What are the benefits of switching to bamboo toothbrushes? How would you implore others in your community to make this switch as well?
    Barbara Luef's avatar
    Barbara Luef 7/31/2019 12:58 AM
    When I was about to get a bamboo brush, I was offered two options: a bamboo brush made in and imported from China, and a wooden brush made in and imported from Switzerland. 
    I opted for the wooden one that had a shorter shipping route... do you think that was the right choice? 
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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?
    Barbara Luef's avatar
    Barbara Luef 7/31/2019 12:53 AM
    The challenge to pick up litter was particularly interesting as it made me aware of the amount of litter that’s lying on the floor. 
    I didn’t manage to pick up one piece each day, but on some days I picked up several pieces. 
    This challenge showed me how effective it is to make yourself aware of an issue. 
    I hope to continue doing this. 
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    Barbara Luef 7/11/2019 7:00 AM
    It's really interesting to see how putting a focus on this changes my actions. A colleague asked me to bring her some soil so she could pot a small plant, since I have a lot of soil at home. Before this challenge I would have brought it in a ziploc plastic bag, but I was trying to find an alternative and ended up putting it in a salad bowl. :) 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care Pretty oh so Pretty
    How can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?
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    Barbara Luef 7/03/2019 5:57 AM
    I will try to advocate by giving such kinds of gifts to them, i.e. nice paper packed soaps from lush, like I buy for myself.
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