South Carolina Aquarium

Great job, Team! I hope you had a great learning experience with this year’s Ecochallenge!!

Well - I didn't get a chance to do my plastic footprint, but it's never too late. I can do it whenever.

For me, it's more of a question of why not? This challenge is a good way to transform sporadic actions into healthy habits that benefit the environment.

Aimed to achieve this before the end of the month, but failed to find a device that I could use with my machine. Even though the month is over, I still plan to explore options and follow through.

I was so excited when CHS County had lawyers look into the extra thick bags that some companies began to use when the county implemented no plastic laws. It was a Loophole and now they all are using paper bags which are so much better than plastic bags for environment.

I purchased reusable silicone zip lock bags to try and reduce the plastic in my lunches. I find them great and they are washable and even dishwasher safe!

I’m giving these earrings to a friend at work that is going back to school. They are from a company called Jabebo Studio. Their products are eco friendly and made from Cereal Boxes! They feel like plastic but are Not!

I don’t buy packaged fruit anymore. It’s really not hard at all to bring home whole fruit, like pineapple and melon and cut into the sweet, fresh taste! Then I store the fresh fruit slices in glass containers. I feel very happy with my new choice.

This challenge has taught me to be aware of my plastic consumption. What surprised me is that it doesn’t take that much effort but consistency is the key.

It’s amazing how easy it can be to eliminate or cut down on plastics when you become aware.