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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

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Feed

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle
    What did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?
    Kyle Newsome's avatar
    Kyle Newsome 7/31/2019 5:36 PM
    Definitely waste more at work than at home. Being in a hurry is a factor for sure. 
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    Lifestyle
    Was this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
    Kyle Newsome's avatar
    Kyle Newsome 7/31/2019 5:34 PM
    Eating is always easy! Cant eat packaging...when it's plastic...
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    Kyle Newsome 7/31/2019 5:31 PM
    Rally Rally (rally rally rally)
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How could you mitigate issues that may arise if the restaurant does not want to let you use your own containers at first?
    Kyle Newsome's avatar
    Kyle Newsome 7/31/2019 5:23 PM
    I hate boycotting restaurants but it wouldn't be the first time...
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle
    What 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?
    Kyle Newsome's avatar
    Kyle Newsome 7/31/2019 5:21 PM
    I will bring my own travel containers and soaps from now on. It's totally easy!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care
    Currently most of the packaging for toothpaste is plastic. How can you advocate for more alternatives through your purchasing power and influence in community?
    Jessica Fowler's avatar
    Jessica Fowler 7/31/2019 5:01 PM
    Purchase power is pretty simple... stop buying it and they'll stop selling it. Companies choose what is profitable. Switch to something more sustainable, try it out and tell your friends what it's like. A review from someone they trust could be the difference in them deciding to make the switch. 
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    LeShea Upchurch Cochu 7/31/2019 4:23 PM
    This month has gone by so quickly!! Great job, everyone! Keep making positive changes!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Lifestyle
    Which documentary did you choose to watch? What did you learn?
    LeShea Upchurch Cochu's avatar
    LeShea Upchurch Cochu 7/31/2019 4:22 PM
    A Plastic Ocean. I learned that we have a long way to go and a lot of habits to change. I think the hardest thing will be getting the general public to understand and care about the issue enough to actually make changes
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Pets
    By composting your pet waste, you are turning waste into nutrients to feed the soil. In what other ways can you turn waste into a resource in your life?
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    LeShea Upchurch Cochu 7/31/2019 4:20 PM
    Vegetable and flower Garden compost
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
    LeShea Upchurch Cochu's avatar
    LeShea Upchurch Cochu 7/31/2019 4:19 PM
    Reusable bags and containers, reusable wraps
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