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July 1 - July 31, 2018

Virginia Aquarium

Virginia Aquarium

Just say no to single-use plastic!

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 13,476
    TOTAL

team impact

  • UP TO
    6.0
    petitions
    signed
  • UP TO
    238
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    2.0
    community events
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    719
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    6.0
    waste audits
    conducted
  • UP TO
    154
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1,215
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    9.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    221
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    915
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    715
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    10
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    66
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    210
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill

Team Feed

Recent updates from this team
  • August 1 at 5:21 AM
    I learned to be more conscious of the products I use and how they are packaged.
  • July 31 at 8:44 PM
    This challenge really opened my eyes to how many products are packaged in single-use plastic. I try to stop and think before I purchase now and about what different choices I can make, even if it means buying a product that may cost a little bit more but is packaged more eco-friendly.
  • July 31 at 6:48 AM
    I went to a sleepaway summer camp last week, where the dishes and silverware are all Styrofoam and plastic. I brought my own water bottle, silverware, and dishes, and I was really proud of how much waste I prevented from going into the trash. I did, though, lead a science class, where we did Diet Coke and Mentos, Ziploc bubble bombs, and water...
  • July 31 at 6:09 AM
    I would like to conclude this chapter of Plastic Free July with a quote,"Throw a stone into the stream and the ripples that propagate themselves are the beautiful type of all influence." Ralph Waldo Emerson  #freetheripples 
  • July 31 at 6:07 AM
    This was a fun way to increase awareness and begin earth friendly habits.
  • July 26 at 10:59 AM
    I am very proud of my team and all of the plastic we've prevented from going into the oceans by adopting sustainable habits. We are making people more aware by being proactive in combating plastic pollution and by making conscientious  decisions about which products we purchase. Thank you to everyone who made this possible and all of those who...
  • July 25 at 3:29 PM
    Saw a video today about bikes made out of recycled cardboard! Cardboardtech.com 
  • July 23 at 5:02 PM
    I have bee traveling and visiting family and it is hard to keep on track at other people’s houses sometimes! Working hard to bring change (even little ones) where ever I go.
  • July 20 at 10:45 AM
    Just to let everyone know, we do sell Reusable Straws and Reusable Sandwich Bags in the Store.
  • July 19 at 1:25 PM
    One time, my little sister tried to borrow my Def Leppard record. I said, "No, waaaay. It's made of polyvinyl chloride." I let her use my streaming account instead. #plasticfreehairmetal 

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CHALLENGER: Vancouver Aquarium Challenger Team Members: 148 Challenger Points: 37414 Winning?: VS. CHALLENGED: Virginia Aquarium Challenged Team Members: 80 Challenged Points: 13476 Winning?:  
CHALLENGER: Virginia Aquarium Challenger Team Members: 80 Challenger Points: 13476 Winning?: VS. CHALLENGED: Virginia Zoo Challenged Team Members: 151 Challenged Points: 52178 Winning?: