Lydia Plechaty

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POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
282 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

4.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

240

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

28

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

18

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

4.0

pounds of paper

have been saved

Lydia's actions

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Skip the Straw

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Turn it off

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

Lydia Plechaty 4/07/2019 2:26 PM

This is a challenge I definitely struggle with more than the others. I am trying to remind myself to open up the curtains and let in natural light rather than the light switch, and turning my computer all the way off when I am finished using it. I feel confident in my progress so far with this though!

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Lydia Plechaty 4/07/2019 2:24 PM

My challenges are going great! I have been very aware and it is allowing me to be more sustainable.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?

Lydia Plechaty 4/07/2019 2:22 PM

The first step to continue with this challenge would be to have a reusable water bottle with me. If I am in class, in the dorms, or somewhere else, I should be able to find a water source to fill it up. I also need to avoid purchasing any single use bottles in the future.

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