

Kaylen Gibbens
POINTS TOTAL
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- 146 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO40gallons of waterhave been saved
Kaylen's actions
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 30 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteBringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Kaylen Gibbens 4/22/2019 2:13 PMThe one single use thing I don't already regularly have a substitute for is plastic zip top bags. Looking into getting the reusable silicone ones for this. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodMichael Pollan states that "it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor." What are your thoughts on this?
Kaylen Gibbens 4/11/2019 8:31 PMGetting more of the nutrients you need through while, healthy food can prevent a host of illnesses and disease. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat 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?
Kaylen Gibbens 4/11/2019 8:30 PMI have a bag that folds up into itself and attaches with a carabiner. I found myself in this situation a couple times, so found this solution to helping prevent it from happening. I need to attach this bag to my backpack, so I always have it with me.