Meghan Barnett

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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Meghan's actions

Personal Care

Eco Deodorant

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Keep My Community Clean

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

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant a Garden

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Cook a Plastic Free Meal

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

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Estimate My Plastic Consumption

I will visit the rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Become a Recycling Pro

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 15 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Meghan Barnett 7/06/2022 6:56 AM
Growing my own garden allows me to not only eat fresh food in the summer and fall, but also preserve it for the rest of the year! Last year was my first opportunity for a large in-ground garden. I only got around to planting 3 of my rows, but was able to can enough tomato products and pickles to still not be buying any from the store. This year I have my whole garden filled to the brim, and every item I pick will be one less thing to purchase. I also make a point to grow unique, heirloom varieties of vegetables and herbs, so I will not only be eating produce that is more nutritious and higher quality than a grocery store can provide, but it also wouldn't be found in a grocery store to begin with! The garden also forces you to be outside tending to it, and the sunshine and bare skin in the dirt is it's own form of healing.

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- Krystina Jarvis 7/06/2022 7:39 AM
  Have you read the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver? Highly recommend!
  
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