Jeryl Aman
10/23/2019 11:25 AM
Small scrap miscellaneous metals is the toughest to recycle as the weekly collection does not take them.
Jeryl Aman
"Decrease my personal impact on the world."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 708 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO28disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO14pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
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UP TO15poundswaste composted
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UP TO316pounds of CO2have been saved
Jeryl's actions
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Water
Visit a Site that has Implemented Stormwater Collection and Reuse.
Spend afternoon learning about the implementation of the cistern and reuse system at CRWD.
Transportation
Commit to Switch from Car Commuting to Carpooling/Public Transit
Starting 11/1, I will not longer be commuting to work by car, instead carpooling with the family and taking Public Transit.
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
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
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.
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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Jeryl Aman 10/23/2019 11:47 AMAfter taking a while to understand how the EcoChallege works, I'll be more engaged in next year and tailoring custom Daily Challeges that fit specific ways I know I could do better to change my habits. -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Jeryl Aman 10/23/2019 11:24 AMReprogrammed our washer to have the Default Normal wash setting be Cold. We almost always wash everything on cold anyway. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Choose a Carbon OffsetA round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2—per person. That’s a lot of carbon! What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?
Jeryl Aman 10/22/2019 1:24 PMCost of a carbon offset was less expensive than I expected - though my flights for work are of short duration. Wonder if we should build offsets into our reimburseable expenses? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing 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?
Jeryl Aman 10/22/2019 1:23 PMWe'd been getting the Restoration Hardware catagloue for years, and they are a huge waste of paper. Finally logged on to ask them to stop sending us it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur 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?
Jeryl Aman 10/22/2019 1:22 PMGoing on the Recycling tour last year was eye-opening to learn better practices at recycling materials. And knowing the Black P5 material can't be recycled makes me hesitant to purchase food that is contained in it. -
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?
Jeryl Aman 10/22/2019 1:20 PMGot a handful or snacks at lunch. Didn't have a bag on me, so I just carried them in my hands. -
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?
Jeryl Aman 10/18/2019 1:27 PMI've always done 1-sided by default. Going two-sided for most printing needs hasn't been as annoying as I envisioned. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Jeryl Aman 10/18/2019 1:23 PMWe're able to use our leaky sunroom in the winter by winterizing the windows. We closed off the room when not in use, and use a small space heater only for the limited time we need it for the small room.