Diane Interrante

Maryland Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
406 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

5.0

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

5.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

80

minutes

spent learning

Diane's actions

Kitchen

Plastic Free Lunch Boxes

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and containers in my family's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Travel Eating

If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Study

Follow the Chasing Arrows

The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 50 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Try a New Recipe

I will try new recipe(s) or food preparation method(s) each day, such as canning, pickling, making yogurt, or baking granola bars or bread.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Kitchen

How do you feel about being more involved in the food preparation process? Joyful, overwhelmed, engaged, empowered? What are the benefits of choosing to process or produce your own food instead of buying it pre-processed?
Diane Interrante 7/15/2023 10:48 AM
I’ve made homemade pizza, hummus and guacamole. I’m finding the more I try even with little things in small steps, the more aware I become and the easier it gets.

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Diane Interrante 7/15/2023 10:44 AM
I’ve started a small backyard compost bin, learned more about what actually happens at a recycling center as well as more eco friendly products to use in my home. I’d highly recommend the “learn more” videos provided. Check them out if you haven’t already.

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