Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums

Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2023

July 1 - July 31, 2023

Carol Rae Laman

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
236 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

78

pieces of litter

picked up

Carol's actions

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Bathroom

Say No to "Flushable Wipes"

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Bathroom

Even though they are marketed as "flushable," disposable wipes do not disintegrate in water or the sewer system, and actually release microplastics into our waterways. How does it feel to learn this information? What do you want to do about it?
Carol Rae Laman 7/14/2023 3:23 PM
I was very upset by the information I couldn't believe they would be so cruel to the world and not let us know the truth up front. I want to contact some of the companies and see what their response is to this situation and to a person from the general public.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Carol Rae Laman 7/14/2023 3:20 PM
It helps by making sure the area is safe for the children to play.

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