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Welcome to Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2022!

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You'll be an Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2022 expert in no time!

Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums
Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2022
July 1 - July 31, 2022
Melinda Bathgate's avatar

Melinda Bathgate

National Aquarium

"strive to do better, inspire others"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 779 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted

Melinda's actions

Community

Write Letters, Emails or Sign Petitions

I will write or sign 1 letters, emails or petitions per day to advocate for plastic-free or planet-friendly policies.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Ditch Dryer Sheets

I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Brush with Bamboo

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

reusable drink bottles

I will only use my refillable drink bottles today and not purchase any type of plastic ones

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

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

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