Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums

Plastic Free Ecochallenge

July 1 - July 31, 2020

Jen Weber

Points Total

35 Today
261 This Week
436 Total

Participant Impact

up to

37

pieces of litter

picked up
up to

1

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
up to

2

zero-waste meals

consumed

Jen's Actions

Community

Estimate My Plastic Consumption and Go #PlasticNeutral

I will visit rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Try a Pet Shampoo Bar

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

Completed
One-Time Action

Pets

Homemade Pet Food/Treats

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Food

Cook a Zero-Plastic Waste Meal

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Buy Only What I Need

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Pearly Whites

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!

Completed
One-Time Action

Personal Care

Back in the Bowl

I will purchase refillable beauty products.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Feed

Jen Weber 7/01/2020 5:31 AM

It's July 1, and it's time to get this challenge started!

I posted earlier about weekly team goals. To allow everyone time to prepare, the weekly goals will be announced in advance. The weekly goal will be assigned on Sunday, and you can complete the action as many times as you'd like throughout the week. MTM would like to see your progress! Please feel encouraged to share pictures of you, friends, family, adorable puppies, etc completing the weekly goals (submit to #Core).

Week 1: Watch a documentary about waste - also noteworthy, the site provides some excellent suggestions if you aren't sure where to start.
Week 2: Pick up trash with friends and family
Week 3: Prepare a zero-waste meal
Week 4: "Give some green gratitude" - Participants may submit selfies holding messages recognizing others (colleagues, companies, family members, etc) for their green actions.

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Reflection Question
Community Keep My Community Clean

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

Jen Weber 7/01/2020 5:20 AM

I live right next to the bay and cringe when I see plastic waste littering the sidewalks and streets. It only takes one rainy or windy day before it all ends up in the water. I appreciate this extra motivation to do my part in picking it up before that happens, and I hope this habit long-term.

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Jen Weber 6/28/2020 6:59 AM

Hi, everyone! I am excited to see the enthusiasm for this challenge. In addition to our individual goals, we will have weekly team goals. The first goal is to watch a documentary about waste, and, if possible, discuss it with family and friends after. I am considering using Netflix Party to watch with family/friends. This allows us to stream simultaneously and use a chat function. I look forward to hearing about your experiences!

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