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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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Renata Pugh

NJDEP - Planeteers

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Renata's actions

Community

Tour A Waste Management Facility

I will spend at least 30 minute(s) touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.

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Keep My Community Clean

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

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Bathroom

See the Green

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

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Study

Plastic History Buff

Single-use plastics are everywhere, but that wasn't always the case. I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the history of single-use plastics and how it became ubiquitous in our daily lives.

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    Landfills and recycling centers tell us a lot about our communities and purchasing habits. What did you glean from your tour?
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    Renata Pugh 7/27/2023 1:50 PM
    There could be waaaaay more pre-sorting done at home to save on Recycling Facility expenses. But also, manufacturers should be held accountable whenever possible to make sorting easier. For instance, getting rid of plastic labels on glass bottles.
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