Dawn Davis

PCC EcoPanthers

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
61 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

energy audit

conducted
UP TO

1.1

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Dawn's actions

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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 -1
DAILY ACTIONS

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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?

Dawn Davis 10/09/2019 12:58 PM

Plastic bags are the biggest challenge. I purchased netted bags to use for produce and am trying to exclusively use glass containers for leftovers and daily lunches. I'm also keeping glass jars in my car for bulk grocery purchases.

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