Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums

Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2023

July 1 - July 31, 2023

Cat Yarbrough

Starbucks Coffee Co.

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
96 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

plastic bottle

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

pieces plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

2.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill

Cat's actions

Community

Join the Community Champion Board

Sign up for the Community Champion Board portal so that you can track the eligible activities in the portal.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Kitchen

Fill a Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY 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 1
DAILY ACTION

Kitchen

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden using as little plastic as possible and to save from the plastic used buying herbs and veggies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Kitchen

Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Cat Yarbrough 7/25/2023 10:31 AM
I am learning more about soil composition and pollution, minimizing water usage, what plants are native to my area or that would do well in my climate, and much much more.
This will benefit the ecosystem by providing more flowers to pollinators, and certain plants restore nutrients to the soil as well, helping future plants thrive.

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