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Welcome to Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2023!

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Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums
Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2023
July 1 - July 31, 2023
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Melanie Joy Clarke

Starbucks Coffee Co.

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 341 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    23
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    7.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    7.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill

Melanie Joy's actions

Community

Join the Community Champion Board

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UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden using as little plastic as possible and to save from the plastic used buying herbs and veggies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Fill a Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Swap the Snacks

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

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen
    Since the restrictions that COVID-19 has required of our society, trying to use your own cup might present new barriers, as well as new opportunities for creative problem solving. How were you able to achieve success on this action? How can you make it a long-term habit?
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    Melanie Joy Clarke 7/21/2023 12:21 PM
    I like toting a reusable that I can use easily for both hot and cold beverages to make this easier. Thank goodness Starbucks is back to embracing customer cups after the Covid hiatus.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen
    How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?
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    Melanie Joy Clarke 7/21/2023 12:19 PM
    Been able to enjoy the veggies straight from our garden to swap my packaged, or store bought, snacks. Love the benefits of spending time outside tending and harvesting the garden and knowing exactly where and how my food was grown.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen
    Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
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    Melanie Joy Clarke 7/18/2023 11:48 AM
    Planted plenty of marigolds alongside my veggies to keep pests away and am enjoying the pop of color.
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    Melanie Joy Clarke 7/11/2023 9:32 AM
    Switched to Oui brand yogurt and am pleased with the flavor along with the little glass jars that are perfect for making upcycled candles (thrift candles melted down and repoured).
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