Sharolyn Kinneman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 445 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO18disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO380gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO420minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO9.0poundswaste composted
Sharolyn's actions
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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.
Simplicity
Research My Investment Portfolio
I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)
High Impact Action Track
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
High Impact Action Track
Research Impact Investing
Simplicity
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.
Participant Feed
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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?
Sharolyn Kinneman 10/21/2019 10:33 AMIt's hard to be sustainable and spontaneous. Any time I decide to get coffee while I'm out, I'm forced to get disposable cups because I don't carry around my reusable mug. I've seen posts from low-waste advocates who recommend carrying reusable cups, plates, and silverware everywhere you go just in case, but I find that to be a waste of effort most days. I'm sure others can relate, but this is my biggest obstacle: convenience.