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July 1 - July 31, 2023

Assiniboine Park

Assiniboine Park Conservancy

POINTS TOTAL

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team impact

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    36
    advocacy actions
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    3.0
    community events
    hosted or attended
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    57
    conversations
    with people
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    50
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
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    1.0
    documentary
    watched
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    918
    minutes
    spent learning
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    492
    pieces of litter
    picked up
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    302
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
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    215
    plastic bottles
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    439
    plastic containers
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    85
    plastic straws
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    9.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted

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  • July 31 at 7:50 AM
    I try every day to avoid plastic as much as possible. I recycle, use reusable containers for leftovers, etc. Thanks for the challenges.
  • July 28 at 6:30 AM
    cleaned up trash in the water to keep this guy happy.
  • July 24 at 8:33 AM
    2 person event to clean up places where we do research - one garbage bag collected at the marina!
  • July 24 at 7:15 AM
    How 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.
  • July 24 at 7:14 AM
    This is difficult to say, since we have used glass containers for years.
  • July 21 at 7:59 AM
    at 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.
  • July 21 at 7:51 AM
    I 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
  • July 19 at 12:41 PM
    Eliminate plastic wrapping
  • July 18 at 11:48 AM
    CPAWS 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/
  • July 18 at 11:45 AM
    The 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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