Amanda O'Rourke
10/23/2019 2:14 PM
Instead of purchasing new shoes, I took some old faves to be repaired.
Amanda O'Rourke
"What we can't accomplish individually we can accomplish by working together. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 670 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO17plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO17disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO13meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.4pounds of CO2have been saved
Amanda's actions
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.
Simplicity
Resell Used Items
Use Facebook to resell some of your unused kids items.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 45 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Create Your Own Action
retail
I will avoid purchasing new items of clothing.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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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Amanda O'Rourke 10/23/2019 2:30 PMChoose used! #thredup
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Amanda O'Rourke 10/23/2019 2:25 PMI got behind this week but am hoping to finish strong! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Amanda O'Rourke 10/23/2019 2:13 PMEating more veggies and less meat is better for our overall physical health and the health of the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Learn About & Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Amanda O'Rourke 10/11/2019 6:29 AMIt's so satisfying to buy something new, but most of us have many more items of clothing than we need. It can be fun to shop your ow closest. Browse Pinterest for ideas on how to rework the items you have. If you need something, consider a site likeThredUp or Poshmark, which sells used items. -
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?
Amanda O'Rourke 10/07/2019 8:04 AMI'm not a morning person, and it's been easier for me to drive through a drive-thru than take the time in the morning to find my cup and fill it with ice/beverage. But, it feels good not seeing those plastic cups piling up in recycling. -
Amanda O'Rourke 10/04/2019 11:58 AMGoodbye Burger King cup!
