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Rebecca Wilson

L.A. Zoo - Team Angeleno Plastic Eliminators (Team APE)

"Saving Wildlife. Enriching Our Communities. Creating Connections to Nature."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 785 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    27
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    14
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    21
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    19
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    28
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    35
    minutes
    spent learning

Rebecca's actions

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Bathroom

Sustainable Suds

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable options.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Skip Plastic Bags

When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Bathroom

Travel Toiletries

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED
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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

Balloons Blow

Although a long-standing festive tradition, balloons are harmful for animals and the environment. I will spend 20 learning about the dangers of balloons and find eco-friendly alternatives to use instead.

COMPLETED
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 4
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

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).

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Bathroom

Brush with Bamboo

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

Pearly Whites

I will switch to a plastic-free toothpaste — whether purchased or DIY'd.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Rebecca Wilson 7/06/2023 2:19 PM
    So far, my plastic free challenge is going well! Most of the daily actions I selected are ones that I think are the most attainable in my day-to-day life. I'm hopeful that as the month progresses, I can choose actions that require more of an investment and permanent lifestyle change.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bathroom
    What is the benefit of using bar soaps or refilling your travel sized containers? Is this an action you think you will keep in your life?

    Rebecca Wilson's avatar
    Rebecca Wilson 7/06/2023 2:10 PM
    The benefit of using refillable travel sized containers is that it reduces single-use plastic waste and in the long run, saves money. This is definitely an action I will keep in my life as I travel often!

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    Rebecca Wilson 6/09/2023 11:37 AM
    I can't wait to see what a difference we all make this 2023 Plastic Free Challenge!! Go Team!