Taylor Ellsworth
"Think green & act."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 553 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO57disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO340gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO38meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO630minutesspent learning
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UP TO80plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO57plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO37plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO19pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO18whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO34zero-waste mealsconsumed
Taylor's actions
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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
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
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
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 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
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