Kaitlyn Rickman

OKC Zoo and Botanical Garden

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Kaitlyn's actions

Bedroom

Ditch Dryer Sheets

I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.

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Study

Numbers Everywhere

The numbers #1-7 on plastics tell us a lot - and can help us be better recyclers. I will learn what these numbers mean and which types of plastics are accepted for recycling in my area.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Become a Recycling Pro

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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?
Kaitlyn Rickman 7/17/2023 9:26 AM
I've recently become obsessed with the idea of making and growing my own food as opposed to buying it. Learning how to grow and then store produce properly through processes like canning makes you be more conscious of what and how much you're eating, and limits waste from food packaging. I also feel there is a mindset connected to producing and preparing your own food that also limits food waste since you put work into the process.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Bedroom

Often, single-use and disposable products don't just create more trash - they also contain toxins that are bad for humans. What are some other single-use items that are harmful to humans?
Kaitlyn Rickman 7/16/2023 9:21 AM
The first thing that comes to mind is Styrofoam cups and packaging since it is a harder material to recycle and also bad for the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

What have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
Kaitlyn Rickman 7/04/2023 8:49 AM
The city of Yukon takes in plastic containers, cans (aluminum and tin), cardboard, glass, and paper for free and other things such as TVs and appliances for a fee. It looks like most things are recyclable for my area. The hardest part is getting those that I live with to also be involved in the recycling process and not want to throw away the items I save to recycle before making a trip to a location.

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