Vanessa Reed-Taylor

Comerica Bank

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
625 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

22

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

88

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

22

whole food meals

consumed

Vanessa's actions

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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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?

Vanessa Reed-Taylor 10/09/2019 4:31 AM

I think the reason people prefer bottle water is because of the concern with the stuff (chemicals, lead, etc.) leaching into our tap water. I personally have a reusable water bottle and I have a water filter in my refrigerator.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use Reusable Bags

What 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?

Vanessa Reed-Taylor 10/04/2019 5:18 AM

Most stores carry reusable bags that you can buy. I usually keep my bags in the car with me. If i go into a store and have forgotten my bag, I will accept a disposable one, but will recycle that bag as well.

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