Taylor Slemp
10/23/2019 2:43 PM
Well its pretty easy since the company changed are printer settings
Taylor Slemp
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 551 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO57disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO18lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO2.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO400minutesspent learning
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UP TO38plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO38plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO17pounds of paperhave been saved
Taylor's actions
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 7 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 18 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
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.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Choose Two-Sided PrintingChoosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Taylor Slemp 10/23/2019 2:41 PMAll my cups and silverware are recyclable. I'm constantly re purposing items. I love crafting and i'm constantly saying ooh ! i could use that to make a sign usually its a pallet or piece of wood i'm referring to lol -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Work from HomeIt takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. Are you in an industry that would allow you to work from home? What are some obstacles you might find yourself facing while working from home?
Taylor Slemp 10/23/2019 2:37 PMUnfortunately that isn't an option. but i live across the street so i might as well work at home lol -
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?
Taylor Slemp 10/23/2019 2:36 PMWhen i get coffee from dutch bros if its a cold drink they always put a straw in. But i have a reusable mug now that i can give them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Recycle Everything I CanWhat have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
Taylor Slemp 10/23/2019 2:34 PMI recently learned that its not entirely necessary to wash out containers to recycle them. They also take pizza boxes too. They just prefer not to take those items to reduce odor in there warehouses. -
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?
Taylor Slemp 10/23/2019 2:31 PMI use sandwich's bags every week to pack my daughters meals for the week. Instead i have been using reusable storage containers. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
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Taylor Slemp 10/08/2019 2:20 PMWhat is green office concept?The term green office refers to a structure that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient as defined by the U.S. Environmental Agency. Green offices are designed to be energy efficient and often incorporate recycled content.
