Cynthia Quinones

SF Teaching Zoo Zero Wasters

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participant impact

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plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Cynthia's actions

Kitchen

Choose Reusable Food Storage

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

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DAILY ACTIONS

Family + Pets

DIY Cat Litter

I will swap out my cat's litter for sawdust, mulch, or dirt with baking soda.

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Community

Gorillas on the Line

Donate old handheld electronics for recycling at the zoo's ticket window. Items will be sent to Eco-Cell and funds raised from recycling are donated to support wild gorillas.

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Community

Days for Girls @ the Zoo

Come by the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo on Saturday, July 8, 10 am - 1 pm and chat with volunteers from Days for Girls. They will be giving out FREE reusable washable pads (for menstruation and incontinence) and beds for companion animals made by volunteers at the North Florida Sewing Center.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Swap the Snacks

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

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Cynthia Quinones 7/31/2023 4:10 AM
I love this coffee cup! I make my coffee at home and bring it with me to school/work. I just wash it and reuse each day!

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Cynthia Quinones 7/11/2023 6:36 PM
Some carrots I prepared for a snack instead of something packaged

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- Joanna Caputa 7/17/2023 8:11 AM
  That's great Cynthia! We have the same snapware containers and I love them because they are so sturdy and will last "forever". Good job!
  
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- Julie Mapes 7/12/2023 5:54 PM
  This is such a healthy snack and can be purchased in ways that minimize plastic use, and makes a great snack idea for multiple snack sessions! We often look for a small bundles of carrots, which are hard to find at Publix, and Ward's is the other side of town. When we are limited to Publix only, I have found small bundles banded together in the organic section without plastic bags! So, sometimes we just have to expand our view to find options that meet our needs (such as plastic free!)
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family + Pets

Other species can teach us important lessons about ourselves and life in general. What has your cat taught you?
Cynthia Quinones 7/05/2023 10:05 AM
My cat's name is Rosalia! I call her Lia for short. She is a 2 year-old tortoiseshell kitty. She is a rescue and I decided to take her home because I wanted to take care of her. She has taught me that with the right environment and lots of attention and love, a strong bond can form with the foundation of mutual trust.

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