Cecilia Vargas

L.A. Zoo - Angeleno Plastic Eliminators (APE)

"Do better for the environment! "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
461 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

waste audit

conducted
UP TO

5.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Cecilia's actions

Lifestyle

KEEP IT UPCYCLE

Post to our Team APE feed about an item that you "upcycled" or "creatively reused" and thereby avoided consuming plastic associated with buying a new item and having that item sent to you/your area!

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Home water filtration system

I can fill my bottles daily instead of buying plastic

COMPLETED 13
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

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Homemade Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle

What did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?
Cecilia Vargas 7/11/2022 8:01 AM
no more paper plates or red solos

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Cecilia Vargas 7/11/2022 8:00 AM
cleaned my whole house with homemade cleaners this weekend.

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Cecilia Vargas 7/08/2022 8:11 AM
haven't used a disposable cup for coffee this week!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle

What did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?
Cecilia Vargas 7/08/2022 8:10 AM
I make some of my own cleaning products Vinegar and lemon waster works great in the bathroom and on glass!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle

How easy was this swap for you? Did you have any concerns before making it?
Cecilia Vargas 7/08/2022 8:09 AM
I currently refill my dish soap dispenser! it save money

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle

As you have reduced your spending, what have you noticed about your 'health and safety' purchasing habits? How might this change your longer term purchasing decisions?
Cecilia Vargas 7/08/2022 8:08 AM
learning how to minimize the purchase of items that us plastic! I will pass this on to my grandchildren>

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