Julia Barnes
4/08/2019 9:24 PM
paper napkins-- using a towel instead
Julia Barnes
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 566 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO32pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO87plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO232gallons of waterhave been saved
Julia's actions
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Julia Barnes 4/08/2019 9:23 PMthrough burning of garbage and fossil fuels-- very little renewable energy. fossil fuels are ruining the planet and destroying habitats for a variety of organisms. these fracking and other methods also cause people living in the areas to become very sick. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Julia Barnes 4/08/2019 9:22 PMturning off electronics when not using them, shutting off lights- using natural light instead, opening windows instead of AC/fans