Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums

Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2023

July 1 - July 31, 2023

Patrick Cassup

National Aquarium

"Promote sustainability in order to preserve utility for generations to come."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
500 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

plastic bottle

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

conversation

with a person
UP TO

7.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Patrick's actions

Bedroom

Catch Those Microfibers

I will use a microfiber catcher in my laundry, or install a microfiber filter for my washing machine.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

Thoughtful Toys

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

Sustainable Suds

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable options.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Cook a Plastic Free Meal

I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible by sharing about them on my social media networks and the Plastic Free Ecochallenge participant feed.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Bathroom

What are the economic and personal benefits of switching to bar soap/shampoo/conditioner or refillable bottle options?
Patrick Cassup 7/11/2023 9:09 AM
I support a local company in Howard County MD by purchasing bar soap from Biggs and Featherbelle for my sink and shower. They use natural ingredients and are owned by 2 sisters.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

Have you noticed a difference in how your community, friends, and family members use plastics since you've shared your own actions?
Patrick Cassup 7/11/2023 9:05 AM
Made a post on Linkedin about the Lego Group switching from plastic packaging to paper bags. Despite existing for over 70 years, they are willing to listen to customer feedback and change.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Kitchen

With the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?
Patrick Cassup 7/11/2023 9:03 AM
I purchased food for a few meals without using plastic packaging.
Canned tuna, soups, fruit with no bag, and locally made bulk soap

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Patrick Cassup 7/04/2023 9:18 AM
Sunday I picked up live crabs and boiled them at home, with the only packaging being the cardboard box they were in.

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- Patricia Jonas 7/05/2023 3:41 AM
  This could be its own category for PFJ - prepare a plastic free meal using only the most awesome crustacean in the Chesapeake Bay!
  
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