Cari Crawford

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,211 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

215

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

115

minutes

spent learning

Cari's actions

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Bedroom

Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

Balloons Blow

Although a long-standing festive tradition, balloons are harmful for animals and the environment. I will spend 15 learning about the dangers of balloons and find eco-friendly alternatives to use instead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Research Local Waste Sites

I will spend 15 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bedroom

Natural Fibers

When available, I will purchase clothing and bedding made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Learn about Environmental Justice

Using the action resource links below, my family will spend 30 minutes learning about environmental justice, causes of environmental injustice, and how plastic waste disproportionately impacts already vulnerable communities.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

Discover Together

I will spend 20 minutes educating my family on the basics of living a reduced/no-plastic lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Bedroom

What are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?
Cari Crawford 7/31/2023 2:55 PM
Natural fibers are less toxic then synthetic fibers. In many cases, they are also more comfortable and are better for your skin.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family + Pets

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Cari Crawford 7/30/2023 6:16 PM
I am most concerned with the use of disposable bottles (water, soda, etc.). I see people at the store purchasing multiple cases of water at a time. I doubt all of those bottles are being recycled.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Bedroom

How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Cari Crawford 7/30/2023 6:13 PM
You can express that through a hair cut or hair style. You can also alter the clothing and accessories you already have to show your personality and creativity.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family + Pets

Had you ever considered the environmental impact of balloons before? How can you share this information with your friends and family to encourage them to avoid balloons, too?
Cari Crawford 7/29/2023 9:47 AM
Yes. Previously, I learned about the impact of balloons on birds and animals. I have stopped participating in balloon releases and also told family members and friends about the harm released balloons can cause in the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Cari Crawford 7/29/2023 9:42 AM
It shows I care about my neighbors and how our street/curbs look to others who drive by.

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