Sandy Parker

JVC Northwest

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
521 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

16

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

5.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

19

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Sandy's actions

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 20 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

UNCOMPLETED
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 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 14
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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While 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?

Sandy Parker 10/10/2018 5:15 PM

I've been given gifts of reusable water bottles (or big cups with lids). I like using them and find some of them keep my drink nice and cold throughout the day. The best way to make it a habit (I think) is through repetition.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Weekly Meal Planning

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?

Sandy Parker 10/09/2018 3:23 PM

Throwing away so much food does not surprise me, but it is disappointing.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Buy From a Farmers Market

What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

Sandy Parker 10/06/2018 6:04 PM

Loved the Vancouver farmer's market at Esther Short Park today!

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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?

Sandy Parker 10/04/2018 11:24 AM

I put things in my purse...which is huge. I also ask if they have paper bags (vs. plastic). My habit around bringing bags to stores, is to carry lots (like 10) in my car. It's become habbit to take a couple bags when I go in the store. I'm pretty consistent with this. Also, I enjoy getting bags from various places or when they give them out at events...it just keeps my supply strong.

Lastly, I've been know to put bags in my kid's car and my husband's car....attempting to get the family to use reusable bags!

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Sandy Parker 10/02/2018 3:24 PM

I'm looking forward to the Eco Challenge!!

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