Scott Barnhill
10/04/2018 5:16 PM
Metal pipes in the ground cause lead to get into our drinking water which can lead to many health issues.
Scott Barnhill
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 388 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO60disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO60plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO18plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Scott's actions
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Reduce Single-Use Disposables
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.
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Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 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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Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 30 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
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Scott Barnhill 10/19/2018 12:26 PMClean and green is our perfect dream :) -
Scott Barnhill 10/18/2018 12:32 PMDon't be mean, go green! :) -
Scott Barnhill 10/16/2018 1:23 PMProtect our environment, animals, and be kind to each other. -
Scott Barnhill 10/15/2018 5:24 PMExcellent as usual!!!!!!! -
Scott Barnhill 10/04/2018 5:28 PMAmerican College of Healthcare Sciences rules!! -
Scott Barnhill 10/04/2018 5:25 PMI do all that I can to be green!-
Linda Byington 10/04/2018 11:15 PM"It ain't easy being green" ;-)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Support Pollution ReductionWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about 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?
Scott Barnhill 10/04/2018 5:08 PMI have been using the same coffee cup at work for 2 and 1/2 years. It makes me happy to save on waste when I do this. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?