Deborah Shanabrook

Maryland Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
308 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

25

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

10

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Deborah's actions

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 7
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

Food

Skip Plastic Bags

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

Pets

Rubber Glove Pet Hair Removal

I will use a rubber glove to remove pet hair from clothes, carpets and furniture.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

All Natural Pet Toys

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Advocate for Plastic-Free Dining

I will talk to the owner or manager of a restaurant I frequent to request that they reduce their use of single-use and disposable plastics.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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Deborah Shanabrook 7/21/2022 8:43 AM
I shop with reusable bags. Sometimes I forget to bring one into a store with me. When that happens I always tell the clerk that I don't need a bag. I manage!!

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Deborah Shanabrook 7/12/2022 4:55 PM
I use reusable shopping bags, or forgo a plastic bag when I'm only picking up a couple items.

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Deborah Shanabrook 7/10/2022 10:03 AM
I always pick up litter any time I see it. I either put it in a trash can if there is one nearby or I take it with me to dispose or recycle at home.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Deborah Shanabrook 7/06/2022 6:12 PM
It was really easy! I have reusable bags and use them all the time.

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