Dayne Martin
10/02/2019 7:04 AM
I can carry my trash until I find a garbage can instead of throwing it on the ground
Dayne Martin
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 511 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO60disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO40plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO20poundswaste composted
Dayne's actions
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Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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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.
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Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Dayne Martin 10/02/2019 7:06 AMMy challenge is going well, I can tell how my ways are changing already and life is a lot easier without a whole bunch of garbage in my room and house. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Carry my TrashWhat one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat 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?
Dayne Martin 10/02/2019 7:03 AMWhen my parents go shopping they use a bag that they specifically use for groceries -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile 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?
Dayne Martin 10/02/2019 7:02 AMI can drink out of a reusable water bottle instead of drinking plastic water bottles everyday -
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?
Dayne Martin 10/02/2019 7:01 AMI used a reusable coffee cup this morning, as well as every other morning -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Dayne Martin 10/02/2019 7:01 AMAt breakfast this morning I only took what I would eat, so nothing was being wasted.