Emily Coover

The Florida Aquarium

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Emily's actions

First Steps: Start with You

Understand Plastic’s Impact on My Health

Plastics can leach harmful chemicals into food, water, and the air we breathe. I will spend 15 minutes learning about the health impacts of plastic exposure and explore safer swaps — like choosing glass or stainless steel over plastic for food storage and drinking water.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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Emily Coover 7/11/2025 8:59 PM
This week, I have been working with my clients to promote eco conscious decision making. I’ve implemented reusable water bottles instead of plastic and we picked up trash from a pond we fished at. I believe it is important to instill stewardship and a sense of responsibility to care for our planet within the youth. This way the future generations can take over the work that is currently being started!

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- Chelsey Gabrillo 7/12/2025 10:16 AM
  - Adventurer 🏔
  Great work!!
  
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- Mayank Agarwal 7/11/2025 10:34 PM
  - TEAM CAPTAIN
  great initiative !!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
First Steps: Start with You

What surprised you the most about the health impacts of plastic exposure, and how might this new understanding influence the choices you make around food storage and everyday products?
Emily Coover 7/11/2025 8:28 PM
I was suprised to learn nanoplastics have been identified within breast milk and that most plastics aren’t food safe. I think that purchasing more items within paper wrapping, glass, metal or other alternatives for food containers is a way to take control of something that is in fact within our control.

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Emily Coover 7/05/2025 7:22 AM
I hope to learn how to incorporate changes into my life to make a bigger overall impact!

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- Cynthia Link-Kinney 7/07/2025 7:29 AM
  - Pet Parent 🐾
  You're off to a great start!
  
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