Missouri

While this challenge is ending, I will challenge myself to continue these goals.

I have been using Easy Breeze sheets for laundry. Today I had a board meeting and discovered another member also uses them. We are going to encourage others to use them and ditch the plastic jugs.

It's frustrating to me how many participants sign up, but never check in.

The only difficult part is no fruit in bags. Years ago, I signed a pledge at the St. Louis Zoo to not use plastic bags. I keep cloth bags in my trunk

I volunteer at the St. Louis Zoo. When my husband and I cruise, we've noticed that ships we sail are no longer using plastic water bottles. I've shared this with the zoo and finally it's happening. The zoo has introduced SmartWater packaged water to our zoo. It will come in 18 oz, aluminum resealable bottles. The St. Louis Zoo will be the only...

I believe I've been a good example to others. I train volunteers at the St. Louis Zoo. I always pick up trash. I tell others that it's not something they have to do, but many do. I also have had comments from friends at exercise when I pick up trash on the parking lot, etc. I'm especially proud that our zoo is so clean and want our guests to...

I have joined several ecochallenges. It all started during covid. I volunteer at the St. Louis Zoo and the women in charge of volunteers provided many ways for us to be productive during this time. I joined again because I always learn so much.

I am joining this ecochallenge to help make this planet a better place for my grandchildren.