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Sharon Jurawitz

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

"I want help save the planet and the animals for my daughter. "

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    plastic straw
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Sharon's actions

Pets

Invest in a Pooper-Scooper

I will swap out my single use plastic bags for a pooper-scooper.

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Food

Minimize Packaging

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

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Food

Skip Plastic Bags

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

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Food

Go Strawless

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

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Food

Cook a Plastic Free Meal

I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

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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.

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Personal Care

See the Green

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

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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.

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Lifestyle

Clean Plate Club

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

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Lifestyle

Ditch Dryer Sheets

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

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Pets

Sustainable Suds: Pet Edition

I will replace my pet's shampoo with an eco-friendly shampoo bar or refillable shampoo option.

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?

    Sharon Jurawitz's avatar
    Sharon Jurawitz 7/03/2022 9:30 AM
    I love that stores are allowing this option again. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    How might styrofoam be an environmental justice and/or environmental racism issue in your community?

    Sharon Jurawitz's avatar
    Sharon Jurawitz 7/03/2022 9:28 AM
    I don't understand the question. 

    • Krystina Jarvis's avatar
      Krystina Jarvis 7/03/2022 1:13 PM
      If you check out the third resource for this action, "A Reality Check on Environmental Racism & Plastics" it might provide some context!