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Welcome to Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2019!

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

National Aquarium

National Aquarium

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 67,684
    TOTAL

team impact

  • UP TO
    84
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    63
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    321
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    2,474
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    739
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    23
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    30
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    98
    petitions
    signed
  • UP TO
    3,719
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    5.0
    donations
    made
  • UP TO
    1,594
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    2,010
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1,449
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    14
    waste audits
    conducted
  • UP TO
    3,661
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    15
    community events
    hosted or attended

Team Feed

Recent updates from this team
  • August 1 at 4:26 AM
    I'm excited to carry on what we've learned here!
    Cheryl Payne's avatar
    Cheryl Payne
  • July 31 at 7:06 PM
    Woohoo another successful Plastic Free July in the books! Ready to carry the momentum the rest of the year!
    Nicole Guyton's avatar
    Nicole Guyton
  • July 31 at 4:06 PM
    The beach cleanup & recycling facility tour are scheduled for August 12 & 13. Looking forward to connecting with friends for the cleanup & beautifying our community. Curious to hear from the recycling facility what exactly is happening to recycling in the U.S. since China isn’t taking it anymore. 
    Jen Aiken's avatar
    Jen Aiken
  • July 31 at 1:00 PM
    a lot of great habits started in July.  Keep up the great work
    Diver Dan's avatar
    Diver Dan
  • July 31 at 12:58 PM
    Last big push for third team NA
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    Diver Dan
  • July 31 at 12:12 PM
    I declined the “goodie bag” at the dentist & chatted with the hygienist about plastic free living! Spreading awareness🙌🏼 #wcanallmakeadifference 
    Jen Aiken's avatar
    Jen Aiken
  • July 31 at 11:52 AM
    I've modified habits where it counts.  I'm alarmed at how many groceries on shelves and coolers are packed in multiple layers of plastic.
    Graham Hunt's avatar
    Graham Hunt
  • July 31 at 9:20 AM
    Last day of Plastic Free July – but the effort does NOT stop here - treating plastic like a drug habit that needs to be kicked can now be all of our lifestyle pledges. What did we learn during this month to continue on this journey? (besides of course always carrying with you reusable items): 1.) Value plastic waste: sometimes you might still...
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    Jaime Webster
  • July 31 at 8:33 AM
    Congratulations to everyone who participated this month! Let’s keep this going for the rest of the year!
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    Maryjanna Drummond
  • July 31 at 7:37 AM
    Today is the last day! One of the things I loved most about this is how competitive it was and I hope everyone continues watching their plastic consumption like they're battling for a top spot in the rankings :)
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    Jessica Raeke

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  • July 31, 2019
    Completed More Than One Daily Action on 7/31/19
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    Kate Shaffer
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  • July 31, 2019
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    Anne Henry
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  • July 31, 2019
    Completed More Than One Daily Action on 7/31/19
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    Cody Tilson
    + 5
  • July 31, 2019
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    Alec Simmons
    + 25
  • July 31, 2019
    Completed More Than One Daily Action on 7/31/19
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    Aimee Milarski
    + 5
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    Completed More Than One Daily Action on 7/31/19
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    Maggie Hill
    + 5
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    Completed More Than One Daily Action on 7/31/19
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    Laura Bankey
    + 5
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    Completed More Than One Daily Action on 7/31/19
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    Donna Austin
    + 5
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    Megan Anderson
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Competitions

CHALLENGER MEMBERS POINTS CHALLENGED MEMBERS POINTS  
CHALLENGER: Aquarium of the Pacific Challenger Team Members: 386 Challenger Points: 60305 Winning?: VS. CHALLENGED: National Aquarium Challenged Team Members: 336 Challenged Points: 67684 Winning?: