July 1 - July 31, 2023

July 1 - July 31, 2023
Assiniboine Park
Assiniboine Park Conservancy
POINTS TOTAL
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9,486TOTAL
team impact
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UP TO36advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO3.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO57conversationswith people
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UP TO50disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO918minutesspent learning
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UP TO492pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO302pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO215plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO439plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO85plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.0public officials or leaderscontacted
Team Feed
Recent updates from this team-
July 31 at 7:50 AMI try every day to avoid plastic as much as possible. I recycle, use reusable containers for leftovers, etc. Thanks for the challenges.
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July 28 at 6:30 AMcleaned up trash in the water to keep this guy happy.
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July 24 at 8:33 AM2 person event to clean up places where we do research - one garbage bag collected at the marina!
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July 24 at 7:15 AMHow are we supposed to make a difference when everything is sold in excess packaging. The emphasis should not be on the individual but the grocery chains. They are the ones that can really make a difference, but they will not change until forced by government policy.
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July 24 at 7:14 AMThis is difficult to say, since we have used glass containers for years.
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July 21 at 7:59 AMat the bake shop the cinnamon buns I bought were wrapped in waxed paper and put in a plastic bag. No foam tray and plastic wrap.
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July 21 at 7:51 AMI spent some time on Terracycle's website and there are so many free recycling programs! You can recycle contacts, toothbrushes, make up etc. https://www.terracycle.com/en-CA/about-terracycle/free_recycling_programs
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July 19 at 12:41 PMEliminate plastic wrapping
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July 18 at 11:48 AMCPAWS has a number of campaigns that are very easy to sign and send! All you have to do is fill out your name and postal code. I signed a petition today to get Assiniboine Forest designated a National Urban Forest to protect it from development in perpetuity. See here for all their Manitoba campaigns: https://cpawsmb.org/campaigns/
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July 18 at 11:45 AMThe kid's book "See Inside: Why Plastic is a Problem" from Usborne is a really excellent book. I even learned things, and this is a lift-the-flap style book for kids! My 4 year old is even learning things, though I'd say this is aimed for no younger than grade one, probably higher. It's very well done and accurate. If every adult read...
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