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Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums

Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2022

July 1 - July 31, 2022

Newport Aquarium Feed

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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

Kristen Becker 7/31/2022 8:34 PM
Great job on a plastic free July everyone!

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clayton christen 7/31/2022 4:10 PM
Congratulations and Great Job Everyone!!!

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Dane Rogers 7/30/2022 11:20 AM
Adventure Aquarium uses plastic can rings In their tanks for enrichment. Heard it hear first folks!

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Dane Rogers 7/30/2022 11:12 AM
Heard a rumor Adventure Aquarium hides straws inside kids halloweens candy

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

What did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?
Jordyn Garnett 7/26/2022 6:12 PM
Really showed me in perspective how much estimated plastic I use in a year, it made me think about all the other people in the world and then added them together, so I was very surprised as to how the numbers really added up .

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

How does hosting a watch party help you to get to know your guests, connect them to the cause you are focusing on, and build your community?
Jordyn Garnett 7/26/2022 6:07 PM
It shows them the true impact of pollution and how recycling and reducing plastic use is such a big deal. The media does little to nothing to show the major impacts it’s causing. So a watch party to really inform them of pollution could possibly have them change their ways.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

Landfills and recycling centers tell us a lot about our communities and purchasing habits. What did you glean from your tour?
Jordyn Garnett 7/26/2022 6:06 PM
That there are many ways to eliminate trash, such as it either being recycled, going into landfills, incinerated. The most effective would be everyone recycling so when it goes to a waste management facility they don’t have to pick all of it out or have the possibility of missing lots of plastic that end up in landfills.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal Care

How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Anna rose 7/25/2022 8:46 AM
my grandmother taught me to sew. one of my favorite ways to put my own personal flair into my outfits is to alter pieces I already have. it also makes wearing the clothes more rewarding.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle

Was this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
Anna rose 7/25/2022 8:39 AM
at first it was a bit of a challenge. i had a long road trip ahead of me and i had little time to prep food and figure out if I would have rest stops or other locations to pause and eat at. however, once I got on the road the food was the easiest part. it made my journey smoother and more enjoyable

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
Anna rose 7/25/2022 7:38 AM
after reusable straws became mainstream, I saw may people start to explore other areas of reusable products and learning about their positive impacts.

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