Karen Tanner

POWERful People

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
299 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

32

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

17

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

160

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

75

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

16

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Karen's actions

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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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

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 15 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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Karen Tanner 10/22/2019 4:08 AM

On my camping trip this weekend, I shared my goals for the EcoChallenge with my friends. I encouraged everyone with me to reduce their waste and avoid using disposable items.

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