Paula Owen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 284 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO36disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO35minutesspent learning
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UP TO44plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO872pounds of CO2have been saved
Paula 's actions
Climate
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Forests
Use a Reusable Mug
If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Fresh Water
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife 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?
Paula Owen 4/01/2020 1:12 PMWith Covid-19, we are not allowed to use our reusable bags. I have carried things in my hand, but have had to receive some plastic bags. I am saving them, wiping them down, and will return them to the store's recycling bin.