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Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums
Plastic Free Ecochallenge
July 1 - July 31, 2019
July 1 - July 31, 2019

Zoo New England

Zoo New England

Zoo New England's mission is to inspire people to protect and sustain the natural world for future generations by creating fun and engaging experiences that integrate wildlife and conservation programs, research, and education.

Points Total

  • 1,303 Today
  • 15,650 This Week
  • 47,760 Total

Team Impact

  • up to
    299
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    7
    community events
    hosted or attended
  • up to
    33
    petitions
    signed
  • up to
    5
    hours
    volunteered
  • up to
    2,022
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    50
    conversations
    with people
  • up to
    1,363
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    1,596
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    3
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • up to
    1,753
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • up to
    21
    documentaries
    watched
  • up to
    122
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • up to
    4
    waste audits
    conducted
  • up to
    2
    donations
    made
  • up to
    1,908
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    2,796
    minutes
    spent learning

Team Feed

Recent updates from this team
  • July 21 at 5:07 PM
    So close!  We can do this.
    Dayle Taylor
  • July 21 at 2:49 PM
    Sometimes I love being the 'crazy conservationist' in the family. dinner party for 10 check ... organic almost, homemade check, no single use plastic check (thank you milk/bottle cap bench recycling area eagle scout), conversation priceless ... even if Dad only comes for the food (thank goodness I can bake/cook like my mother : )
    Kate Perry
  • July 21 at 1:13 PM
    Big shout out to all those that joined up recently.  We all apreciate the help and support.  Last i HEARD WE ARE IN 4 THE PLACE NATIONALLY SO LETS ALL KEEP UP THE OUTSTANDING WORK AND LETS GET THAT TOP SPOT.  
    Jeff Prasnal
  • July 21 at 10:45 AM
    This one has been the easiest for me. Having bags already in my car is a big reason why I have done so well with this challenge. Not only do I use them for groceries but I use them whenever I need some thing to carry around. 
    Rachel Jakosalem
  • July 21 at 10:33 AM
    So excited to be able to go plastic free at the local farm stand today. I was debating over mushrooms and mint for an upcoming BBQ, and was disappointed in the shrink-wrap everywhere. Then I looked a little longer and BAM....free choice mushrooms for my reusable produce bag and a bunch of fresh mint tied with a little twist-tie. Felt good to...
    Celina Burgueño
  • July 21 at 9:42 AM
    It is much more enjoyable to eat food with real utensils than the sharp plastic throwaway types. I Put a set in my purse so I always have some when I need them.
    sarah woodruff

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Competitions

Challenger Members Points Challenged Members Points  
Challenger: Protectors of the Blue - NEAq Staff & Volunteers Challenger Team Members: 196 Challenger Points: 20609 Winning?: VS. Challenged: Zoo New England Challenged Team Members: 266 Challenged Points: 47760 Winning?: