Alex Schuette
POINTS TOTAL
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- 114 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO8.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Alex's actions
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Waste
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 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 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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Ditch the Lawn
Water
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
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Research Impact Investing
Simplicity
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.
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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?
Alex Schuette 10/16/2019 11:17 AMIf I forget a bag I usually carry them or use a cart to put them in my car. I live in an apartment so if it is a bit of stuff, I use a wagon to bring them inside from the car. I usually don't forgot a bag with i'm going to the grocery store, but I try and keep several extras in my car just in case.