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Shadae Wright

Maryland Zoo

"Period!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 811 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    108
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    39
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    37
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    31
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    43
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning

Shadae's actions

Kitchen

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 3 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Swap the Snacks

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

COMPLETED 9
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.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Fill a Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 21
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 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Go Strawless

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Bathroom

Homemade or Refillable Cleaners

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bedroom

Natural Fibers

When available, I will purchase clothing and bedding made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Cook a Plastic Free Meal

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen
    Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.

    Shadae Wright's avatar
    Shadae Wright 7/03/2023 11:00 AM
    I have seen a significant improvement in my community in relation to straws as the reusable straw becomes a "trend". Companies have began to make different designs of straws to make them more appealing to buyers. As a possible result, I've seen a lot less straws lying on the ground.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen
    Since the restrictions that COVID-19 has required of our society, trying to use your own cup might present new barriers, as well as new opportunities for creative problem solving. How were you able to achieve success on this action? How can you make it a long-term habit?

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    Shadae Wright 7/03/2023 10:53 AM
    Using your own cup eliminates more risks of transmitting illness' or diseases. We can make this a long term habit by creating a routine to make sure we have our own cups and prioritizing our health by doing so.
  • 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?

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    Shadae Wright 7/02/2023 7:34 AM
    cooking & being involved in food prep makes me very happy because I love the kitchen environment and watching meals come together. A major benefit is being able to make your meals how you want to and guarantee that your food is being cooked to your standards.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen
    How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?

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    Shadae Wright 7/02/2023 7:29 AM
    Creating a healthy intake and reducing unnecessary individual packaging.

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    Shadae Wright 7/02/2023 7:22 AM
    Hey y'alllllllll, we savin the worldddd !!!!!!