Jen Ryan

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
585 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

6.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

conversation

with a person
UP TO

1.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

15

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1.0

waste audit

conducted

Jen's actions

Study

Complete a Waste Audit

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bedroom

Catch Those Microfibers

I will use a microfiber catcher in my laundry, or install a microfiber filter for my washing machine.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Go Strawless

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Study

Estimate Your Ecological Footprint

I will calculate my ecological footprint, and from the results brainstorm and take action on ways I can reduce my annual footprint.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Study

Say No to Styrofoam

Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

Jen Ryan 7/28/2023 9:38 AM
Congratulations to Hillary L, Kris H and Juli D for racking up so many points and posting to the feed so often! And thank you to Kryistina, our team captain, for sharing your successes with team - you guys are great motivators. Thank you :)

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