

Laura Kuehl
"an open-minded october"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO3.0pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO3.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
Laura's actions
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
High Impact Action Track
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Waste
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.
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
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 10 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
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
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Laura Kuehl 10/04/2019 3:34 PMI'm really glad that this challenge includes and emphasizes marginalized communities, who are often left out of environmental conversations -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteReducing 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?
Laura Kuehl 10/04/2019 3:21 PMI feel kind of silly that I didn't know my debit card sent me a paper version of my card history? It just makes me think about all the other people who get them sent and then throw them away immediately -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
Laura Kuehl 10/04/2019 3:13 PMMost of the metro-Atlanta's issue right now is with ground-level ozone which affects people who are active outdoors and have respiratory issues -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat are the implications of access to nutritious food for a community?
Laura Kuehl 10/04/2019 3:11 PM19% of all households in Georgia are food insecure which implies lack of access to nutritious food which can be detrimental to families especially children. Additionally, two million Georgian children live in food deserts. -
Laura Kuehl 10/04/2019 2:03 PMFeeling very appreciative today to my environment and the people in it today -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Laura Kuehl 10/04/2019 1:56 PMThrifting baby! Also having three other roommates means having three extra closets and cultivates a really lovely community between us. -
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?
Laura Kuehl 10/03/2019 1:31 PMI always keep reusable bags in my car, but if I can't find one I just carry things with my hands and the Kroger employees usually laugh at me as I waddle out with armfuls of produce. -
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?
Laura Kuehl 10/03/2019 1:30 PMAt Agnes, the printing default is double-sided, but reminding peers that double-sided printing is actually cheaper is a lovely economic argument -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat 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?
Laura Kuehl 10/03/2019 11:04 AMI learned to always sort my glass out of single-stream recycling as well as what kind of nontraditional materials I can take to Charm! like cigarettes and scrap metal