Mary DeLorenzo
10/22/2019 3:02 AM
It can be difficult to make the switch but once you do it - it will begin to become habit
Mary's points
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 497 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO21plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO42disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO21pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO21plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Mary's actions
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Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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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.
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Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteMaybe 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat 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?
Mary DeLorenzo 9/27/2019 3:17 AMIt happens....forget the bag in the car...I have been placing a bag in my pocketbook so at least I know I have 1 reusable bag on hand. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Mary DeLorenzo 9/24/2019 3:17 AMI think it is more habit and convenience. It is re-training ourselves -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteChoosing 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?
