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kelly hanson

OKC Zoo and Botanical Garden

"Small changes make big impacts"

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participant impact

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    advocacy actions
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    41
    conversations
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    442
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    48
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    2.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
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    100
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

kelly'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).

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DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

All Natural Pet Toys

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Bedroom

Catch Those Microfibers

I will use a microfiber catcher in my laundry, or install a microfiber filter for my washing machine.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Advocate for Office Reusables

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Bedroom

Natural Fibers

When available, I will purchase clothing and bedding made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Cook a Plastic Free Meal

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

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Family + Pets

Homemade Pet Treats

I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 28
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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Study

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Bedroom

Eco Detergent

I will use laundry detergent that is packaged in glass or aluminum, or an alternative like soap nuts.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

Homemade or Refillable Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products or choose plastic-free, refillable options.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

Sustainable Suds

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Bathroom

That Was a Close Shave

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

A Sustainable Flow

I will make the switch to sustainable, reusable period products.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

Pearly Whites

I will switch to a plastic-free toothpaste — whether purchased or DIY'd.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

Brush with Bamboo

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bedroom

Ditch Dryer Sheets

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

Sustainable Suds: Pet Edition

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar or refillable shampoo option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Family + Pets Homemade Pet Treats
    How could you reduce your waste even further (i.e. by making pet treats out of kitchen scraps or about-to-go-bad produce)?

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    kelly hanson 7/28/2023 7:43 PM
    I recently got some Kong like toys from Woof where you can make your own frozen treat centers for the feeder toy. My dogs love them, and I have made multiple different smoothies to freeze in the Kong molds. Makes it really easy to use produce that doesn't come in plastic packaging.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Family + Pets All Natural Pet Toys
    In what ways is supplying your pet with all natural pet toys better for your pet, better for you, and better for the environment?

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    kelly hanson 7/28/2023 7:36 PM
    My dog destroys toys very soon after I give them to her but with the natural antlers, she's had them all month and they are still going strong.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen Travel Eating
    Was this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?

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    kelly hanson 7/28/2023 7:34 PM
    Bringing my own snacks made travel much easier. I didn't have to look for items that I could eat while I was out and was able to bring more variety by packing my food.

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    kelly hanson 7/15/2023 2:05 PM
    Did you know that you will receive a 10-cent discount at Starbucks if you bring your reusable cup in?! We should do a similar discount at the Safari cafe!

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    kelly hanson 7/07/2023 10:25 AM

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      Brittany Alvarez 7/07/2023 2:13 PM
      The Sprouts I shop at has signs at the register about ditching plastic bags and asking customers to bring their own, otherwise they have to buy a bag!

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    kelly hanson 7/05/2023 3:09 PM

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    kelly hanson 6/30/2023 2:17 PM
    Get ready.... ONE MORE DAY!!!

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    kelly hanson 6/24/2023 2:03 PM

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    kelly hanson 6/18/2023 9:47 AM
    Less than 2 weeks till July!