July 1 - July 31, 2022

July 1 - July 31, 2022
SF Teaching Zoo Zero Wasters
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
Points Total
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20,312Total
Team Impact
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up to202disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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up to592plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to1,189plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to200pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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up to294plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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up to494pieces of litterpicked up
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up to6.0waste auditsconducted
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up to1.0donationsmade
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up to39advocacy actionscompleted
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up to46conversationswith people
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up to7.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to5.0community eventshosted or attended
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up to2.0documentarieswatched
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up to1,160minutesspent learning
Team Feed
Recent updates from this team-
July 31 at 6:12 PMTonight, my daughter asked me what she should do with a plastic water container she replaced with a glass container for school. She wanted to know if she should recycle it or donate it. She said she was trying to cut down on her plastic use and wanted to do the right thing with the plastic bottle. I'm thankful that she is becoming more aware of...
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July 31 at 2:41 PMI purchase my deodorant from Native. They only use all natural, cruelty free, and edible (but not recommended) ingredients! They have transitioned over the past few years to offering plastic-free deodorant!!! Unfortunately, not all scents are available in plastic-free, but many are! I even got my daughter to switch to using their...
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July 31 at 2:33 PMI have a larger footprint than I would like to have, collectively in my household. Unfortunately, some items are almost impossible or are extremely challenging to avoid plastic-due to the community resources available to us. However, in my household, I am trying to make a bigger impact and influence to others I live with. Again, I stick to...
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July 31 at 2:27 PMOur church has been involved in foreign communities where they dig wells and provide resources for the residents to obtain clean, healthy water. Similar to the old Italian proverb: Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime. By providing bottled water, yes it is clean and healthy for them, but then...
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July 31 at 10:53 AMBy doing this challenge I know that I have become more cognizant of plastic and waste. I know I will continue to do so. My backhall used to hold our recycling bin. ( We live in the country and recycling isn't offered; so we make a monthly trip to the landfill). No more empty plastic gallon milk jugs, Gatorade bottles, and plastic coffee...
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July 31 at 5:22 AMWe did it y'all! Another month of opportunities to learn and make positive changes. I know my family and I have adopted a few new habits and I'm grateful to everyone who has shared tips and encouragement. Enjoy the rest of your summer :)
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