

Brigid Hickey
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 77 Total
Participant Impact
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up to127pounds of CO2have been saved
Brigid's 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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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.
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.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
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.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Brigid Hickey 4/01/2019 8:56 AMI unplug everything in my room when it is not in use. Most of the time, the only thing plugged in in my room is my fish tank -
Reflection QuestionEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Brigid Hickey 4/01/2019 8:55 AMMy family will re-invest the money saved into the house or my parent's retirement fund