Patricia Hofmeister
4/03/2024 12:04 PM
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
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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?
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Patricia Hofmeister 4/30/2024 8:02 AMWhile this challenge is ending, I will challenge myself to continue these goals. -
Patricia Hofmeister 4/10/2024 4:37 PMI 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. -
Patricia Hofmeister 4/04/2024 10:21 AMIt's frustrating to me how many participants sign up, but never check in. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
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Patricia Hofmeister 4/02/2024 2:14 PMI 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 location in the St. Louis area that this container will be available. It is a partnership between the zoo and Coca-Cola and it is an important first step toward fulfilling the zoo's environmental pledge of becoming PET and bio-based plastic free for all packaged water and soda on campus, beginning in 2025. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Patricia Hofmeister 4/01/2024 5:10 PMI 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 notice and appreciate it. -
Patricia Hofmeister 4/01/2024 5:05 PMI 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. -
Patricia Hofmeister 3/30/2024 1:40 PMI am joining this ecochallenge to help make this planet a better place for my grandchildren.