Barbara Pilert

Maryland Zoo

"Tread lightly on the earth. We are not here that long"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
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192 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

11

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Barbara's actions

Food

Skip Plastic Bags

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

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Lifestyle

Travel Eating

If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Homemade Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle

Was this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
Barbara Pilert 7/22/2022 1:35 PM
I have reusable beeswax wrappers. They are a little pricy—$18 for three sheets, but they are reusable. They will keep a sandwich fresh.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle

Often, single-use and disposable products don't just create more trash - they also contain toxins that are bad for humans. What are some other single-use items that are harmful to humans?
Barbara Pilert 7/22/2022 1:33 PM
You never know what those plastics do in your microwave. Do they leach into your food? I would rather use glass containers and not worry..love Corning ware

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Barbara Pilert 7/22/2022 1:31 PM
It is so much cheaper to use homemade cleaners, and easy. Baking soda and vinegar are your new friends.

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