Karen Mckillop
10/18/2019 1:22 PM
If there were more access to water fountains that would be helpful
Karen Mckillop
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 608 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO51disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO85plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO68plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO51plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Karen's actions
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.
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Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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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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Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Karen Mckillop 10/21/2019 1:12 PMCan’t believe it’s almost over! Will be great to see the total impact of our collective efforts! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Karen Mckillop 10/18/2019 1:21 PMI have been successful by preparing my cups just as I prepare my lunch for the next day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Karen Mckillop 10/18/2019 1:20 PMI need to recycle plastic and metal containers for my landfill. I live in an apartment and have space constraints. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable 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 create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Karen Mckillop 10/18/2019 1:19 PMI try very hard to bring my bags back to my car after use. That has been the biggest obstacle to remember to do -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Reduce Single-Use DisposablesBringing 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?
Karen Mckillop 10/18/2019 1:18 PMI always use reusable bags for my groceries. I’ve recently started to bring smaller reusable babes for produce, or just no bag at all. -
Karen Mckillop 10/17/2019 5:26 PMThis is such a simple way to really see what you are doing every day and an immediate impact! I wish more people did this!