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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Louanne Moldovan

Office of Community & Civic Life

"I have been a longtime recycling maven - since I lived in LA and even wrote a Country/Western tune: Trash, as part of a TV show character's hobby. I am not exactly militant but rather quietly dedicated to doing what I can to diminish my footprint."

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 799 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    100
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    200
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    20
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    57
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Louanne's actions

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

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Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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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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DAILY ACTIONS

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Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Louanne Moldovan 10/23/2019 9:43 AM
    Last day!  Will integrate the healthy lessons to maintain good intentions.
    Yay, team :)

    • Teri Poppino's avatar
      Teri Poppino 10/23/2019 12:34 PM
      I will, too! This is such good timing. I really needed a jump start! Congratulations, Louanne!

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    Louanne Moldovan 10/22/2019 9:20 AM
    Used my Civic Life thermos for marathon NT Live shows all day Sunday, rather than succumb to buying tea - saved a few paper cups!

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    Louanne Moldovan 10/16/2019 11:25 AM
    Years back, when I was hired to write a script for Longview's Metro recycling program, called "Why Recycle?" I toured the facilities and was distressed to see the results of people not sorting items properly.  Either creates lots of extra work or causes tons of waste as they can't recycle the items.
    Reinforced my 'fussy' approach to recycling!

    • Teri Poppino's avatar
      Teri Poppino 10/23/2019 12:35 PM
      I am perpetually dumpster diving into recycle bins--at home, at Church, at work, to keep the recycling streams as clean as possible. Yay, Fussy Us!

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    Louanne Moldovan 10/15/2019 9:29 AM
    Hauled out the blue & green cans last night; only 2 (full) bags in the trash can!

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    Louanne Moldovan 10/15/2019 9:29 AM
    Hauled out the blue & green cans last night; only 2 (full) bags in the trash can!

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    Louanne Moldovan 10/14/2019 9:02 AM
    Does eating leftovers count in any way?  Seems people either hate them or love them.  I'm a lover of them!

    • Teri Poppino's avatar
      Teri Poppino 10/23/2019 12:37 PM
      I should! You are reducing waste either in food prep or in not composting. I say you earned an extra star!

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    Louanne Moldovan 10/10/2019 3:45 PM
    Didn't realize how many more options there are in this system for broader ecochallenge actions!  I'm surprised nearly every day!

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    Louanne Moldovan 10/09/2019 1:14 PM
    Yard debris can 3/4 full for Trash Day!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Recycle Everything I Can
    What 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?

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    Louanne Moldovan 10/08/2019 9:23 AM
    I learned years ago about where to recycle syringes which we collect on a daily basis due to my daughter's Type 1 diabetes condition.  I am an avid recycler and pay attention to the chart sent to us each year with updates
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use a Reusable Mug
    Maybe 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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    Louanne Moldovan 10/08/2019 9:21 AM
    Have a personal mug in my desk drawer!