Oshannah Gillis

Randall Group

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
589 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

18

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

10

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

33

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

17

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Oshannah's actions

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 3 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

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

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

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Oshannah Gillis 10/24/2018 10:08 AM

Thank you Team Randall for a job well done. This is the last day to update all your recycling efforts and such.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Recycle Everything I Can

What have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?

Oshannah Gillis 10/24/2018 10:05 AM

Items allowed to be picked up by local haulers is somewhat smaller compared to the list of items you can take to the local recycling station. Contaminated soil is not recyclable in my area, which leads me to question where would an item like this go and what is considered contaminated.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Mug

Maybe 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?

Oshannah Gillis 10/22/2018 10:25 AM

I forget to grab a mug before I have left the house but i have stocked the office with reusable mugs.
I have also stared carrying a glass water bottle that I refill while at work
I do feel good about the small steps taken so far and share them with friends

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Choose LED Bulbs

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?

Oshannah Gillis 10/22/2018 10:20 AM

I unplug devices when not in use, both at home and in the office.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Adjust the Thermostat

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

Oshannah Gillis 10/16/2018 3:06 PM

I have not turned on the lights in my office all week from 9am to 4pm.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use Reusable Bags

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable 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 establish this a successful habit?

Oshannah Gillis 10/16/2018 2:50 PM

If the items are few, I will carry them out of the store without a bag. If not I will at least ask for paper. I have put 2 reusable bags in the trunk of my car to avoid having to use the store's bags.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Go Paperless

Reducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?

Oshannah Gillis 10/16/2018 2:48 PM

I will start printing double sided at home as well as in the office.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Try a New Way to Prep

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

Oshannah Gillis 10/16/2018 2:45 PM

Asparagus, string beans and pears.

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Oshannah Gillis 10/08/2018 12:22 PM

Made bread this weekend-----yummy!

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Oshannah Gillis 10/04/2018 8:26 AM

Yesterday I carried my items purchased out the door in my arms instead of accepting a plastic bag (at Michael's Craft Store). Today, I put reusable bags in the trunk of my car to have on hand at all times.

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