Linda Brunk Kosmicky

Maryland Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
418 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

3.0

advocacy actions

completed
UP TO

20

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

3.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

59

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

49

pieces of litter

picked up

Linda's actions

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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 17
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 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Fill a Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Say No to Styrofoam

Throughout its life cycle, polystyrene (styrofoam) can harm people, communities, and the planet. I will refuse styrofoam whenever I can, making sure to kindly let people know why I'm asking for alternative packaging.

COMPLETED 3
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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Linda Brunk Kosmicky 7/25/2022 3:37 PM
I have purchased woven bags to use at the grocery store for produce. and I have my reusable bags in my car for other trips.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

With the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?
Linda Brunk Kosmicky 7/25/2022 3:35 PM
There are a number of single use plastics. My biggest right now is I am receiving Hello Fresh meals that come in a box that has insulation that cannot go in my recycling. As well as plastic ice bags.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Do an inventory of your kitchen to see how many single-use plastics you've used in the past. What are some resuable alternatives to these commonly used products? What would your impact be if you switched all the single-use products from your inventory to reusable?
Linda Brunk Kosmicky 7/25/2022 3:34 PM
My most used single use are baggies. I try to use reusable containers more but them still are used for some items. I know it would be a big impact to stop using them and have done it through out this month.

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