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Abby Best

Virginia Aquarium Fam - Bam No Plastic Ma'am

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 78 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    8.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    6.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    28
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    2.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    10
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    5.0
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill

Abby's actions

Food

Use Reusable Utensils

I will keep 6 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY 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 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Go Strawless

I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Skip Plastic Bags

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Advocate For Better Food Packaging

I will advocate for alternatives to single use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Advocate for Plastic-Free Dining

I will talk to the owner or manager of a restaurant I frequent to request that they reduce their use of single-use and disposable plastics.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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