repair and not buy new stuff that I already have that need repair and repurpose stuff like cans for a different purpose instead of trashing it.
Hellen Ragira
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 268 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO108gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO8.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO64pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Hellen's actions
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 2 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 4 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 0 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Hellen Ragira 4/24/2019 4:28 PMI will reuse any reusables in the house,
repair and not buy new stuff that I already have that need repair and repurpose stuff like cans for a different purpose instead of trashing it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?
Hellen Ragira 4/17/2019 3:41 PMin a cart or buy a new reusable to add to my stock and ill make sure i have one in my car next time.