Bridget Rohrbough

Maryland Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
325 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

6.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill

Bridget's actions

Personal Care

See the Green

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Brush with Bamboo

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal Care

Eco Deodorant

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Minimize Packaging

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Clean Plate Club

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Complete a Waste Audit

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Proper Bioplastic Disposal

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 4 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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Bridget Rohrbough 7/26/2022 2:42 PM
I actively try to keep plastic utensils out of the trash but have quite the collection built up and don’t know what to do with them all. Any suggestions? Anywhere to donate them? I ask for no utensils when ordering take-away but they still sometimes make it into the bag. I wash and reuse when traveling, picnicking, etc. I used to bring them into the office for colleagues to use in the kitchen but have been working from home since COVID kicked in. I fear I might have to eventually, gasp, throw them into the trash but really, really don’t want to. It’s shocking how much plasticwear is out there, and how it still keeps making its way into my house! Thanks for any tips!

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- Elise Saltzberg 7/27/2022 4:41 AM
  Just keep re-using it. Pretend that it's not "disposable." You wouldn't throw away your real silverware or flatware so why throw these away?
  
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