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Welcome to Plastic Free Ecochallenge!

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Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums
Plastic Free Ecochallenge
July 1 - July 31, 2021
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July 1 - July 31, 2021

Newport Aquarium

Newport Aquarium

We are successful stewards when we inspire families and our team to learn more, care more, and do more for animals and their environment

Points Total

  • 185 Today
  • 1,385 This Week
  • 12,830 Total

Team Impact

  • up to
    64
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • up to
    16
    community events
    hosted or attended
  • up to
    329
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    7
    documentaries
    watched
  • up to
    70
    conversations
    with people
  • up to
    2,024
    minutes
    spent learning
  • up to
    1,309
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • up to
    68
    petitions
    signed
  • up to
    683
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    1,075
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    737
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    714
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    5
    waste audits
    conducted
  • up to
    134
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Team Feed

Recent updates from this team
  • July 31 at 9:12 AM
    Woo hoo! Last day! I am so proud of everyone and the effort NAQ has put in! We have all come together with a common goal and made a difference and I think that is amazing!
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    katie gothard
  • July 31 at 8:16 AM
    It's been a great month for the planet!  Thank you to everyone who participated!
    Jon S's avatar
    Jon S
  • July 31 at 7:32 AM
    Thank you so much to all of you who have joined us for Plastic Free July! I've loved getting to read all your stories about what you've been doing to reduce your plastic consumption and help the environment and I know I'll continue to use everything I've learned even when the challenge is over. I hope to see you all back here next year!
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    Sarah Hoback
  • July 30 at 11:36 AM
    I really enjoy how much this challenge has opened my eyes to all the conservation minded people I am surrounded by. It’s a very uplifting feeling!
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    Jon S
  • July 30 at 6:09 AM
    I have really enjoyed Plastic Free July! This has allowed me to be more mindful about the products I am using, and it has given me time to sign petitions and read up on research and information that will help me both in work and in my personal life! This has also helped me understand that I don't have to be doing everything perfect to make an...
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    katie gothard
  • July 29 at 8:02 AM
    As we wrap up plastic free month, my favorite action i've made a habit is to replace my dryer sheets with wool dryer balls.  They keep my clothes static free and keep trash out of the environment!  Feel free to share you're favorite eco-friendly tip with me!
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    Jon S

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Competitions

Challenger Members Points Challenged Members Points  
Challenger: Newport Aquarium Challenger Team Members: 59 Challenger Points: 12830 Winning?: VS. Challenged: Adventure Aquarium Challenged Team Members: 95 Challenged Points: 28615 Winning?: