Maygan Fashiola

Tucson Eco Team

"I am committed to helping the Tucson community find easier, more accessible ways to change how we view waste."

POINTS TOTAL

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0 THIS WEEK
415 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

80

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

5.0

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

180

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

4.0

people

helped
UP TO

12

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

12

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Maygan's actions

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Help Others

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

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Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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Waste

Skip the Straw

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Go get a check up

How do you practice self care?

Maygan Fashiola 10/02/2019 9:13 AM

Making a doctor's appointment was a big deal for me. But self-care is very important. I meditate, take walks to get up from my desk, take my meds on time every day. There are lots of ways to practice self-care, I consider even painting nails to be a form of it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Go Paperless

Reducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?

Maygan Fashiola 9/24/2019 11:43 AM

I have changed all of my paper billing to paperless and have even called some junk mail companies to have me taken off their lists. I love it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Launch a Recycling Program

How might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?

Maygan Fashiola 9/24/2019 11:42 AM

It all starts with one action and one person. I was so inspired by Greta Thornberg and how she has risen up to inspire millions. I choose to make at least one difference every day in the way I do things, to help make the world a better place.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Find Local Recycling Depots

Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?

Maygan Fashiola 9/24/2019 11:38 AM

I am very lucky to work for the Zoo, in that I can't throw a rock without hitting someone who knows what goes where at what time depending on what it is made of. I am very lucky that my colleagues know how important simple actions are and are willing to help me find what I need when I need it.

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Maygan Fashiola 9/16/2019 12:53 PM

Today I built a birdhouse using a recycled plastic carton I had waiting to go into the recycling. Easy and fun crafts out of recycled materials just seems like a no-brainer.

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Maygan Fashiola 9/15/2019 9:53 AM

Sometimes the thought of changing my routine seems daunting, especially when I see others counteracting my efforts. The biggest discourager is picking up trash in my local park every day. There is always something new to pick up and it seems never-ending. But if I don't do it, who will? My new mantra has become, "My thoughtful actions today will cancel out someone's ignorant inactions."

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- Adrianne Stelzenmuller 10/11/2019 7:16 AM
  
  If I could High-Five this twice I would.
  
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- Cheryl Blacher 9/17/2019 1:35 PM
  
  I sometimes do the same thing! And then I get to enjoy how nice and clean it looks for a while.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water 5-Minute Showers

Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?

Maygan Fashiola 9/15/2019 9:50 AM

Taking a 5-minute shower has not been as challenging as I predicted. I go in with intention. It also helps that I have very short hair :)
I have been hand washing my dishes when I have the time to do so as well, instead of using my dishwasher for everything!

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Maygan Fashiola 9/08/2019 11:03 AM

Today, I went and got a 2-pack of reusable bottles from Costco. I recycled the packaging, of course. Now I have one bottle for my office, one for my car, and one I am supposed to take everywhere with me. I am so excited, and now I have zero need and zero excuses to ever need a plastic water bottle again. :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?

Maygan Fashiola 9/05/2019 1:59 PM

Sometimes I will forget my bottle at home or work. Getting more than one reusable bottle will help the need to stop somewhere and get a plastic bottle.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Skip the Straw

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?

Maygan Fashiola 9/05/2019 1:58 PM

Plastic bags are a big staple in my house. I would like to use one less plastic bag per day.

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