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Welcome to Plastic Free EcoChallenge 2018!

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Calgary Zoo & Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Plastic Free EcoChallenge 2018
July 1 - July 31, 2018
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July 1 - July 31, 2018

Mississippi Aquarium

Mississippi Aquarium

The Mississippi Aquarium believes we can create lasting change through making the connection with the aquatic world through education, biology and conservation; while inspiring families, staff and community to be empowered to 'take action' for conservation

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 2,210
    TOTAL

team impact

  • UP TO
    43
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    180
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    111
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    14
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    152
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    36
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    42
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    public official or leader
    contacted
  • UP TO
    12
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

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  • July 31 at 8:32 AM
    This challenge has been such a great experience! I am realizing truly how much plastic is used everyday and some ways to minimize plastic use. 
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    Teresa Urban
  • July 31 at 6:55 AM
    I can honestly say this plastic free month has lead me into quite a few plastic free habits! May the plastic free lifestyle continue on! 
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    Amanda Sartain
  • July 26 at 6:42 AM
    Nothing screams "Plastic Free July FAIL" more than taking the leader of "plastic free Gulf Coast" to a restaurant that only serves plastics. :( Shame.
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    Collin Caranna
  • July 25 at 2:00 PM
    When ordering your Sweet Tea at lunch, I need to be a little more specific and say "Sweet Tea, Lemon and NO STRAW" Please... 
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    Ric Urban
  • July 22 at 11:52 AM
    I forgot my reusable bags when I went to the grocery store today! But I only used 4 plastic bags ! 
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    Teresa Urban
  • July 20 at 1:58 PM
    Had a great discussion and lunch in Biloxi with Elizabeth from the group Plastic Free Gulf Coast.  This is a Mississippi Grass Roots Project that we need to turn into a total Gulf of Mexico Project.  To all my friends on the Gulf, contact me if you want to join us in making a Big Splash in the Gulf of Mexico.  Cheers Ric
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    Ric Urban
  • July 20 at 7:05 AM
    My family has ditched paper plates! My 5 year old son LOVES washing dishes! =)
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    Whitney Sumrall
  • July 17 at 6:52 AM
    I have purchased cups with built in straws for the family :) No More Straws!
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    Whitney Sumrall
  • July 17 at 6:46 AM
    I do my best to Skip the Straw everyday ! But it is very difficult when eating out, and restaurants bring you a drink with a straw already in it! This happens a lot on the Gulf Coast and we need to start pushing businesses to give straws upon request!
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    Teresa Urban
  • July 16 at 6:48 PM
    I have been using reusable containers to pack lunches.  
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    Whitney Sumrall

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