Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums

Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2022

July 1 - July 31, 2022

Julie Brzozowski

Cleveland Clinic Sustainability

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
153 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

3.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Julie's actions

Personal Care

Green Beauty

When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Say No to "Flushable Wipes"

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.

COMPLETED 3
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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Homemade Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Julie Brzozowski 7/11/2022 6:36 AM
Only use containers that can be washed and re used.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care

Even though they are marketed as "flushable," disposable wipes do not disintegrate in water or the sewer system, and actually release microplastics into our waterways. How does it feel to learn this information? What do you want to do about it?
Julie Brzozowski 7/11/2022 6:35 AM
My daughter purchased them and used them for a week. Clogged pipes and had to have a plumber come out to clear them.
They are terrible for the environment and your $.

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