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Michele Sousa

Virginia Aquarium Fam - Bam No Plastic Ma'am

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 45 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    9.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    3.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    3.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    5.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    5.0
    pieces of litter
    picked up

Michele's actions

Food

Skip Plastic Bags

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Pets

Homemade Pet Treats

I will prepare my own pet treats to avoid plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY 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

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Pets

Homemade Pet Food

I will prepare my own pet food to avoid plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Fill a Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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