Skip to main content

Modal Title

Modal Description

Welcome to Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2022!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2022 expert in no time!

Coalition of North American Zoos and Aquariums
Plastic Free Ecochallenge 2022
July 1 - July 31, 2022

Seattle Children's Therapeutics Feed

BACK TO TEAM PAGE

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?

  • Ann Davis's avatar
    Ann Davis 7/29/2022 10:42 AM
    Every time I do this challenge, I continue to improve my carbon footprint in addition to learning more about the current environmental struggles we face every day. 
    Read More
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal Care
    Disposable tampons and menstrual pads are often quite expensive. What are the economic and personal benefits of this switch for you?
    Ann Davis's avatar
    Ann Davis 7/29/2022 10:37 AM
    I am happy to keep menstrual products out of the landfill and our sewers! I like that the cup is reusable and I will never run out in an emergency.  
    Read More
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    In what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
    Ann Davis's avatar
    Ann Davis 7/29/2022 10:35 AM
    I couldn't get the map to work from the website, but from what I can gather most of them are outside of Seattle. In general, studies have show that landfills are in "neighborhoods where poor people and people of color live.”


    Read More
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    What did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?
    Liz Gruber's avatar
    Liz Gruber 7/20/2022 8:14 AM
    I already have a pretty good idea of where my plastic waste is coming from (online shopping, home and beauty products). That said, I thought the calculator was somewhat simplistic and believe my plastic footprint is even lower than what the calculation showed. I think we really need to demand that manufacturers use less plastic. I'm not quite ready to buy everything at the bulk store...though if someone has had a good experience with one, let me know! 
    Read More
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    It is often true that we only have control over our own actions and not the collective community. How can you lead by example when it comes to switching disposables for reusable dishes in your community?
    Gracie Hoidal's avatar
    Gracie Hoidal 7/07/2022 10:45 AM
    I always keep my reusable utensils on site at work so I know I have it available. It's been extremely helpful to reduce the need for plastic or compostable forks or spoons!
    Read More