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Debbie Milligan

Dallas Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 2,031 TOTAL

participant impact

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    advocacy action
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    community event
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    conversations
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    1.0
    donation
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  • UP TO
    40
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    257
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    32
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Debbie's actions

Bedroom

Sunshine Bleached

I will hang-dry my laundry to use the sun as a natural bleach alternative, or use another natural bleach alternative.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

Discover Together

I will spend 2 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

Use Reusable Baby Wipes

I will make better choices for the environment and my baby's bum by using reusable baby wipes most or all of the time.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

Use Cloth Diapers

I will replace single use diapers with reusable cloth diapers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

DIY Cat Litter

I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, or dirt with baking soda.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Join a Cleanup Effort

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Advocate For Better Food Packaging

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Advocate for Office Reusables

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Advocate for Plastic-Free Dining

I will talk to the owner or manager of a restaurant I frequent to request that they reduce their use of single-use and disposable plastics.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Raise Money For a Nonprofit

I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Bathroom

Homemade or Refillable Cleaners

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

See the Green

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Study

Dig into Bioplastics

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 1 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Study

Buy Only What I Need

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

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Family + Pets

Thoughtful Toys

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

Homemade Pet Treats

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

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 30
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 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 30
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 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Debbie Milligan 8/01/2023 4:30 AM
    and that is a wrap for this year.

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    Debbie Milligan 7/30/2023 1:47 PM
    one more day! one more day!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Family + Pets DIY Cat Litter
    Other species can teach us important lessons about ourselves and life in general. What has your cat taught you?

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    Debbie Milligan 7/30/2023 1:47 PM
    If by cat you mean my bird and dog, they have taught me patience (I needed to learn that).

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    Debbie Milligan 7/28/2023 9:42 PM
    3 more day! Still too much plastic :(
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Join a Cleanup Effort
    How does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?

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    Debbie Milligan 7/28/2023 9:42 PM
    I've been on a cleanup in a wildlife area and it made the team feel accomplished and happy when we had the area clean of trash.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Advocate for Plastic-Free Dining
    What was your strategy in talking with your favorite restaurant's management? Did you find it to be effective?

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    Debbie Milligan 7/28/2023 9:39 PM
    If I have leftovers at a restaurant I haven't had issues with putting my food in a reusable container. I just have to remember to bring it with!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Family + Pets Thoughtful Toys
    Does your child play differently with natural or repurposed toys than with other toys? If so, how?

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    Debbie Milligan 7/28/2023 9:38 PM
    If child you mean my bird, then yes, he does play differently with purchased vs natural toys. But for me I like I can give him enrichment that doesn't have a lot of dyes.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Study Dig into Bioplastics
    What did you learn about bioplastic production and disposal? Did anything surprise you? Are bioplastics accepted by your city's waste management?

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    Debbie Milligan 7/28/2023 9:36 PM
    Not much that I didn't already know.

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    Debbie Milligan 7/21/2023 6:43 AM
    Yay, the month is almost over! Boo, not much has changed in reducing plastic.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Raise Money For a Nonprofit
    What are organizations in your region doing to address plastic pollution or other related issues? How can you support them?

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    Debbie Milligan 7/21/2023 6:42 AM
    Unfortunately my city and most of the businesses have a long way to go to address plastic pollution.