Erin Sullivan

Maryland Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
356 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

15

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

7.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

waste audit

conducted

Erin'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.

UNCOMPLETED
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

Bedroom

Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Study

Follow the Chasing Arrows

The chasing arrows symbol we associate with recycling doesn't always actually mean something is recyclable. I will spend at least 60 minutes learning the different meanings the symbol can have.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

Thoughtful Toys

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Fill a Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Cook a Plastic Free Meal

I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Erin Sullivan 7/13/2023 3:09 PM
I’m a little discouraged this year. Most of the changes I am comfortable with are changes I’ve made for previous challenges! I guess it’s nice to know I’m living a more eco-friendly life, but I’m feeling stuck.

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- Sinclair Boggs 7/14/2023 6:24 AM
  I feel this way sometimes too and find that sharing resources and celebrating successes with others is one way to reenergize my efforts. Being a cheerleader for others to adopt some of the actions you have already incorporated into your lifestyle is a great way to double down on impact.
  
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- Krystina Jarvis 7/13/2023 7:19 PM
  Is there an action or two that would push you outside of your comfort zone that you could give a try?
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Study

What did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?
Erin Sullivan 7/13/2023 3:06 PM
Most of my household waste is generated by my pets. There’s not really much I can do - plastic is the best way to contain their waste, and I tried to use eco-friendly litter before (they did NOT like it) - but I have been taking their shedded hair outside for the birds. It’s not much, but every little bit counts, right?

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Erin Sullivan 7/02/2023 5:30 PM
I’ve done this for a couple of years now, and when going down the list of actions, I was pleased to see how many things that started as challenges have become part of my regular routine! A 30 day challenge can have long-lasting impact.

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