Arlene Ogurick

Maryland Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
365 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

advocacy actions

completed
UP TO

9.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

2.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

9.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

5.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Arlene's actions

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.

COMPLETED 4
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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

Thrifty Pets

I will find secondhand sources for my pet's water/food dishes, collars or leashes.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Fill a Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Pearly Whites

I will switch to a plastic-free toothpaste — whether purchased or DIY'd.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Give Some Green Gratitude

I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Raise Money For a Nonprofit

I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 1
DAILY ACTION

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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?
Arlene Ogurick 7/20/2022 6:22 AM
Write letter of protest to & boycott products of companies that engage in this practice. Support environmental groups that work on this issue

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Arlene Ogurick 7/18/2022 5:20 AM
Buy products that come in paper packaging- always use refillable water containers write to corporations and insist they change packaging or you will boycott

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Pets

How does buying used differ from buying new? How does each purchasing decision make you feel?
Arlene Ogurick 7/14/2022 9:26 AM
There's more of an unexpected pleasure in finding something used. I'm fine with not having the newest styles & enjoy the craftsmanship of older items. Being different is good. New purchases aren't felt the same way, tho' there are times when they may be necessary to meet a certain need.

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Arlene Ogurick 7/02/2022 7:06 PM
Cloth napkins at lunch - no straw. Washed cloth cat toy

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- Kerrie Kovaleski 7/03/2022 2:09 PM
  I can't get used to cloth napkins, I feel like I'm wiping my face on my shirt!
  
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Arlene Ogurick 7/01/2022 11:21 AM
staying aware and refusing Styrofoam cups and plastic straws

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