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July 1 - July 31, 2019

Virginia Aquarium Fans!

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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    2.0
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    10
    pieces of litter
    picked up
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    96
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
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    3.0
    plastic bottles
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    27
    plastic containers
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    74
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
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    69
    zero-waste meals
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  • July 31 at 11:40 AM
    I am planning on ordering bamboo toothbrushes and toothpaste tabs instead of tube toothpaste.  The benefits are less things in the trash!
  • July 31 at 11:39 AM
    This is the last day of the challenge.  I confess that I did not achieve a total plastic free lifestyle but being part of this made me more aware (and ashamed) every time I used plastic.  If we can all be more aware and try not to use plastic it will make the world a better place!
  • July 31 at 11:38 AM
    We made it team!  I hope everyone had fun, picked up some new habits, and learned a lot.  Thanks for being a part of plastic free July with us!
  • July 27 at 4:38 AM
    I hope that people are becoming more aware of the need to reduce/eliminate plastic use. 
  • July 25 at 6:13 AM
  • July 23 at 12:40 PM
    Week three! We got this you guys. Keep it up!
  • July 19 at 6:31 AM
    Did you know Americans drink over 18 million gallons of milk each day? That is a LOT of plastic containers. And even if you purchase milk in cardboard cartons, there is still some plastic associated with your purchase (those cartons are lined with plastic and aluminum which can make recycling complicated). Milk is also incredibly resource...
  • July 18 at 2:15 PM
    Hum dum de dum, hum dum de dum I'm so rumbly in my tumbly Time to munch an early luncheon Time for something sweet Back on sweets today! Here are some of my favorite tips for plastic free sweet snacks: - Bakeries - check out your local bakeries (even the ones at some grocery store chains). Many of them will allow you to fill your own...
  • July 17 at 3:42 PM
    I am trying to reduce the amount of plastic that is burying our world. If everyone does something it will add up! 
  • July 17 at 8:12 AM
    Candy is great and all, but I'm more of a savory snack person myself. Here are some of my favorites if you're looking to fill that void left by your favorite plastic bagged snack: - Popcorn: buy organic popcorn kernels in the bulk section of your favorite grocery store and pop in a pot on the stove or in the microwave at home. You can use...

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