Kelsey Brinkley

EarthSavers

"To make mico changes that will add up to making a significant difference. "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
512 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

0.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

10

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

1.0

tree

planted
UP TO

11

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

21

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

4.0

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

0.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Kelsey's actions

Water

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Plant Trees

Nature

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Waste

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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
High Impact Action Track Plant Trees

How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

Kelsey Brinkley 10/22/2019 9:33 AM

I feel accomplished once i have finished yard work. Also seeing the tree grow is very rewarding!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Volunteer in my Community

What is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?

Kelsey Brinkley 10/15/2019 4:51 AM

I volunteer with a dog rescue and they are very sustainable by eliminating waste. Food, medicine and equipment that is uneaten will be given to a foster dog in need. Instead of purchasing all new items things are shared and traded. While this may be little, this eliminates landfill waste.

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Kelsey Brinkley 10/15/2019 4:47 AM

Shopping at my local direct from the farm corner store, Rebus Works, not only supports my neighborhood economy but also makes me feel connected to my community, Also, Coco gets to come too!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
High Impact Action Track Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Bringing 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?

Kelsey Brinkley 10/03/2019 6:06 AM

I also do not use plastic vegetable bags at the grocery because i figure i wash it anyways.
I brought my own fork to use for lunch today. I also brought my own tumbler and plastic reusable straw for my cold brew.

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- Ryan Walsh 10/03/2019 6:18 AM
  
  The amount of plastic in the produce aisle has always blown my mind. It really frustrates me when I have to get a cucumber, herbs or other product and they come in a plastic wrap or container.
  
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- Ryan Walsh 10/03/2019 6:17 AM
  
  The amount of plastic in the produce aisle has always blown my mind. It really frustrates me when I have to get a cucumber, herbs or other product and they come in a plastic wrap or container.
  
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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?

Kelsey Brinkley 10/03/2019 6:04 AM

I brought my own cup to Starbucks for a cold brew, I was thinking that Starbucks should charge a premium for disposable cups vs. offering a savings to those who bring a reusable one.

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- Robbi Walls 10/04/2019 7:39 AM
  
  I believe they still take 10 cents off your bill if you bring your own cup. But you're right, the incentive should be better!
  
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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?

Kelsey Brinkley 10/02/2019 6:02 AM

I often throw items into my purse! I store larger bags in my car and a compact one in purse for times when I need it. I skip the produce bags at the grocery store because I am going to wash it anyways!

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