Elizabeth Silverstein

Starbucks Partners for Sustainability

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
450 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

18

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

153

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

18

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

3.1

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

6.5

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

18

more servings

of fruits and vegetables

Elizabeth 's actions

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 1 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

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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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Mug

Maybe 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?

Elizabeth Silverstein 10/22/2019 3:38 PM

I've purchased two reusable starbucks cups. This way I am always able to have one accessible. I love not using so many cups when I make a purchase!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Weekly Meal Planning

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?

Elizabeth Silverstein 10/22/2019 3:37 PM

After we started composting, I became acutely aware of how much food we waste. We are more aware of how we consume and use food. With $1500 extra a year our vacation budget would Increase.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Adjust the Thermostat

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

Elizabeth Silverstein 10/22/2019 3:36 PM

Using the cold setting on my washing machine for each load of laundry, turning off lights when rooms are not In use, unplugging ghost equipment like computers, chargers etc.

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