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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
Pat Sabol's avatar

Pat Sabol

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 461 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    conversation
    with a person
  • UP TO
    9.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    40
    minutes
    spent learning

Pat's actions

Bathroom

Green Beauty

When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

Homemade or Refillable Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products or choose plastic-free, refillable options.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bedroom

Ditch Dryer Sheets

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

Get Rid of Glitter

I will teach my little ones about microplastics while we do a craft project together using glitter alternatives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Study

Dig into Bioplastics

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impacts of bioplastics and how to properly dispose of them in my city, and I will share this information with 3 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Study

Learn about Plastic Production

Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 5 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Clean Plate Club

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • Pat Sabol's avatar
    Pat Sabol 7/28/2023 2:55 PM
    I found this very cumbersome. I do a lot of recycling, driving all electric, using laundry sheets and dryer balls. The list goes on but this site was not what I wanted to spend my time on. Hopefully your challenge will go well.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen
    How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?
    Pat Sabol's avatar
    Pat Sabol 7/12/2023 3:24 PM
    Better health, more flavor.
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  • Pat Sabol's avatar
    Pat Sabol 7/05/2023 2:05 PM
    I replaced makeup remover products with microfiber washcloth.
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  • Pat Sabol's avatar
    Pat Sabol 7/03/2023 2:43 PM
    I purchased dryer balls with pictures of lamb. Great for drying the close and give me a smile every time I open the dryer.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bathroom
    What did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?
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    Pat Sabol 7/02/2023 9:19 AM
    That vinegar and water cuts soap scum and leaves my bathroom smelling fresh
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