Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums

Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2022

July 1 - July 31, 2022

Gabby Burda

Cleveland Clinic Sustainability

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
94 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

9.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

9.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Gabby's 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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Switch to Loose Leaf Tea

Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

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

Fill a Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Gabby Burda 7/05/2022 5:42 AM
When it comes to disposables, look around the house/kitchen and see what is available for re use.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Using the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed by this bottling process?
Gabby Burda 7/05/2022 5:41 AM
A good way to advocate would be to stop purchasing bottled water.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Since the restrictions that COVID-19 has required of our society, trying to use your own cup might present new barriers, as well as new opportunities for creative problem solving. How were you able to achieve success on this action? How can you make it a long-term habit?
Gabby Burda 7/05/2022 5:39 AM
While at work in a healthcare setting, I find it helpful to keep my reusable cup in a specific area. At the end of the day, I handwash my cup and allow it to air dry to be ready to go for the next day.

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