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Lindsay Hurst

OKC Zoo and Botanical Garden

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Use What You Have

The only thing worse than a single-use item is a zero-use item! I will use (and use up) what I already have in my home before buying something new.

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Family + Pets

Thrifty Pets

I will find secondhand sources for my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes.

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Kitchen

Skip Plastic Bags

Whenever possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags. I will either use my own reusable bags, or keep my items loose.

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Kitchen

Dive Into Expiration Dates

Just because something is past its "expiration date," it might not actually be expired! I will spend 60 minutes learning about the difference between best by, use by, and sell by dates and how to tell if my food is actually expired.

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Kitchen

Take the pre-survey!

Help us make the Plastic Free Ecochallenge the best it can be! Take the challenge pre-survey (and look out for the post-survey at the end of the challenge!) so we can better understand the impact the challenge has and how we can improve in the future. Plus, you'll earn points for completing it! Thank you!

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen
    It can be easy to forget to bring your reusable bags to the store with you - especially if you're going somewhere besides the grocery store. What are your favorite ways to remember your reusable bags?

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    Lindsay Hurst 7/01/2024 8:18 AM
    I keep crates in my car as well as reusable bags to use for my groceries or other items I buy from stores. I try to remember to put any bags I need in my front seat so I don't forget them.

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    Lindsay Hurst 7/01/2024 8:08 AM
    We are doing our part to make sure we recycle and being more aware of what we are buying and thinking of better alternatives instead.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Family + Pets
    How does buying used differ from buying new? How does each purchasing decision make you feel?

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    Lindsay Hurst 7/01/2024 8:07 AM
    Buying used is another form of recycling. This always makes you feel better knowing you are doing your part to help.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Family + Pets
    Besides the economic benefits of using the things we already own, how can this practice impact our lives in other ways and influence the way we interact with "things"?

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    Lindsay Hurst 7/01/2024 8:05 AM
    This will help save money in the long run, minimize waste, and teach us that we don't need to rely on material things to find joy in life.