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Brittany Alvarez

OKC Zoo and Botanical Garden

"I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do. - Jana Stanfield"

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    40
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    spent learning
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    14
    pieces of litter
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    plastic containers
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    plastic straws
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    public officials or leaders
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Brittany's actions

Family + Pets

Balloons Blow

Although a long-standing festive tradition, balloons are harmful for animals and the environment. I will spend 15 learning about the dangers of balloons and find eco-friendly alternatives to use instead.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Write Letters, Emails or Sign Petitions

I will write or sign 1 letters, emails or petitions per day to advocate for plastic-free or planet-friendly policies.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Bathroom

Sustainable Suds

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable options.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Give Some Green Gratitude

I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Go Strawless

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Better Gum

I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Study

Say No to Styrofoam

Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Study

Estimate Your Ecological Footprint

I will calculate my ecological footprint, and from the results brainstorm and take action on ways I can reduce my annual footprint.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bedroom

Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Bedroom

Ditch Dryer Sheets

I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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  • Brittany Alvarez's avatar
    Brittany Alvarez 7/28/2023 8:33 PM
    Refillable candles spotted at my local sprouts!

    • Rose Bemo's avatar
      Rose Bemo 7/29/2023 6:46 PM
      Oooohhh can’t wait to check those out, thanks for the tip!

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    Brittany Alvarez 7/17/2023 7:27 PM
    We're fostering a rabbit and found a website called Small Pet Select that ships hay in cardboard boxes. I'm not sure all of their items are plastic free but having the option to at least get hay in cardboard rather than plastic is great considering how much hay rabbits go through!

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    Brittany Alvarez 7/15/2023 7:34 PM
    Just stumbled across this company called Loop that is taking steps to eliminate single-use plastics by providing reusable/returnable packaging for select everyday items. It would be so cool if this really took off and more companies/brands got on board! From their website: "Eliminating the Idea of Waste® Meet Loop. Loop is a global platform for reuse. We collaborate with brands and manufacturers to enable refillable versions of their conventional single-use products, and partner with leading retailers to embed these offerings into their online eCommerce and physical retail stores. We're working with category-leading brands, retailers, restaurants, and more to activate a circular reuse ecosystem offering thousands of products - from your cup of coffee to your shampoo bottle - with an aim to make reuse as convenient and accessible as single use."

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    Brittany Alvarez 7/14/2023 3:56 AM
    Great work getting to second place, team! Let’s keep it up!

    • Libby Hayes's avatar
      Libby Hayes 7/14/2023 6:50 PM
      You're a big part of it Brittany, way to be involved and make smart choices!

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    Brittany Alvarez 7/12/2023 7:44 PM
    Aside from storing small items or other medications, what do you do with your empty prescription bottles?

    • Mandi Townzen's avatar
      Mandi Townzen 7/13/2023 9:14 PM
      I’ve seen people use to store lotion or shampoo on vacation and also say a thing if you have a garden maybe using to store seeds?

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    Brittany Alvarez 7/10/2023 4:36 PM
    Have you found an affordable, quality toilet paper that is not packaged in plastic? I've heard of a few brands but I'm a little hesitant to buy based on pricing and not knowing if I'll like it.

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    Brittany Alvarez 7/09/2023 6:46 PM
    I bought a few mini hair care bars from Ethique to try out!

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    Brittany Alvarez 7/08/2023 7:48 PM
    I’ve been curious about Plaine Products for awhile now. Has anyone tried them?

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    Brittany Alvarez 7/07/2023 2:09 PM
    My morning coffee is almost plastic free! I take a reusable bag to Sprouts to fill up on their bulk coffee beans and use a reusable K-cup pod in my Keurig, but I need to find an alternative vegan coffee creamer. Any suggestions?

    • Krystina Jarvis's avatar
      Krystina Jarvis 7/07/2023 4:45 PM
      Oat milk is super easy to DIY! It doesn't need to be strained like other nut milks, just blend some oats and water, and maybe add a little agave, vanilla, or other sweeteners if you'd like!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Give Some Green Gratitude
    In what ways is social media an effective tool for sharing your values?

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    Brittany Alvarez 7/07/2023 9:33 AM
    Social media is a great way to connect with a big group of people in a short amount of time. For instance, today, I shared a video from a local business’s Instagram to my Instagram story in hopes of informing at least a handful of people of a local, sustainable shop called The Refillery. It’s been posted for 6 minutes and 3 people have already seen it. 👍🏼 and now you know about it too!

    • Mary Hanks's avatar
      Mary Hanks 7/09/2023 7:25 PM
      That's impressive! I'm going to look for shops in Houston that are similar to The Refillery.