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Franziska Collins

ABQ BioPark

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 231 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    3.0
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    21
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Franziska's actions

Kitchen

Choose Reusable Food Storage

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden using as little plastic as possible and to save from the plastic used buying herbs and veggies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Clean Plate Club

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Travel Eating

If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Plastic Free Lunch Boxes

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and containers in my family's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 3 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Try a New Recipe

I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Cook a Plastic Free Meal

I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Skip Plastic Bags

When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Keep My Community Clean

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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  • Franziska Collins's avatar
    Franziska Collins 7/19/2023 8:16 AM
    Today I got rid of my gas driven car and bought me a new Nissan Leaf EV!
    Have also Solar power, so everything is driven by the at the time too hot sun.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen Plant a Garden
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

    Franziska Collins's avatar
    Franziska Collins 7/19/2023 8:00 AM
    How much better do home grown tomatoes taste