July 1 - July 31, 2019

July 1 - July 31, 2019
Polymeric Purge Party
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
The mission of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is to inspire conservation of the marine environment through education, research, and sustainable practices.
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23,077Total
Team Impact
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up to207zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to153disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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up to1,677plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to1,136plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to743pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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up to1,460plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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up to1,659pieces of litterpicked up
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up to8.0waste auditsconducted
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up to3.0donationsmade
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up to124conversationswith people
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up to20petitionssigned
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up to125public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to117hoursvolunteered
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up to4.0community eventshosted or attended
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up to11documentarieswatched
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up to1,234minutesspent learning
Team Feed
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July 31 at 4:39 PMAlthough I had thought of different ways to reduce my plastic use in the past, this challenge made me get creative involving my family and friends, too. It’s been fun and eye-opening!!
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July 31 at 2:23 PMI think after this month I am ready to carry all the tools I learned to remain plastic free (or rather as plastic free as I can manage) for a lifetime! I think our team did a lot better this year and I hope everyone learned a lot to take with them forever!
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July 31 at 11:57 AMThanks P3 Team and Allie for a great Plastic Free July effort! Cheers to all who participated!
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July 31 at 11:51 AMAlmost done! Or is it just the beginning?
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July 31 at 11:36 AMWe made it y'all!! I hope everyone learned a lot and had fun. Make sure you come to the staff meeting next week for prizes and updates on the impact we made!! I also hope we all carry our new habits forward with us and come back ready to kick the Zoo's butt next year!
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July 31 at 9:48 AMI learned a lot just by participating in this contest. I never knew July was plastic free month nor have I seen any advertising on it as well. I have learned my opportunities & will continue to build on what my wife & I already do to minimize waste & benefit mother earth. Next year, I hope the website is more user friendly &...
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Competitions
Challenger | Members | Points | Challenged | Members | Points | ||||||
Challenger: Polymeric Purge Party | Challenger Team Members: 111 | Challenger Points: 23077 | Winning?: | VS. | Challenged: Virginia Zoo (non)Plastics | Challenged Team Members: 93 | Challenged Points: 27170 | Winning?: |