
Jim O'Shaughnessy
"To begin the process of adding Eco concerns to my daily actions. Looking for ways to make good habits."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 157 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO7.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO7.0pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO7.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Jim's actions
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
High Impact Action Track
Research Impact Investing
Simplicity
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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.
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
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Participant Feed
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Jim O'Shaughnessy 10/18/2019 11:27 AMGot in late to the Challenge, but enjoying it. Many items listed I have already incorporated into my life but it is good to see it endorsed and confirmed. Found some new ideas too and always happy to add my voice.-
Jessica Zahn 10/18/2019 2:28 PM
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