Carrie Wiskman

The Maryland Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
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910 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

74

food items

properly stored
UP TO

128

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

496

gallons of water

have been saved

Carrie's actions

Kitchen

Use The Dishwasher

Using your dishwasher doesn't just save water! I will use my dishwasher whenever possible to extend the life of my sponges and dish cloths, and shed less microfibers from them.

COMPLETED 31
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

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.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Choose Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase unpackaged produce at the grocery store or at the farmer's market.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY 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 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Get Scrappy

Get creative in the kitchen (or the garden)! Before tossing food scraps, I'll explore other ways to utilize the scraps and give them another life.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Plastic-Free Produce Storage

Produce doesn't need to be stored in plastic bags to stay fresh! I will learn how to properly store my produce to extend its freshness without single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Kitchen Plastic-Free Produce Storage

In the United States, 30-40% of all edible food goes to waste. What are some other ways you can reduce food waste in your home?

Carrie Wiskman 7/31/2024 12:10 PM

We have started grocery shopping more often to reduce amount of wasted food

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Kitchen Plant a Garden

Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

Carrie Wiskman 7/31/2024 12:09 PM

This helps teaches my child, niece and nephew where food comes from.

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