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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Mary Lupa

WSP USA

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 156 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
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    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.0
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
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    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Mary's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Create Your Own Action

Think non-motorized

I have a car but I will minimize use of it for short trips. I will also link trips whenever possible for errands. I will bike out for groceries on Saturday morning.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Work from Home

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Research Impact Investing

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Mary Lupa 10/14/2019 11:03 AM
    I brought some used but nice toys to work to share / provide free to my work mates.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant an Herb Garden
    Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

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    Mary Lupa 10/14/2019 11:02 AM
    I have a yeard - now I will mulch. Also I will look at pollinator plants and flowers.

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    Mary Lupa 10/12/2019 9:16 AM
    I had turned cold but I have delayed turning onthe  heat - just put a sweater on !

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    Mary Lupa 10/02/2019 7:57 AM
    Should be fun and challenging.