Anusha Pratheepan
10/15/2018 10:33 AM
people feel handling of plastic bottles easier than glass
Anusha Pratheepan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 142 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Anusha's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Anusha Pratheepan 10/24/2018 9:21 AMSellers can retake empty plastic bottles for some bucks -
Anusha Pratheepan 10/15/2018 10:39 AMgreen hands towards the green environment -
Anusha Pratheepan 10/15/2018 10:37 AMwater bottles
I never buy water bottles, i am using drinking water fountain -
Anusha Pratheepan 10/15/2018 10:36 AMi never buy water for drinking , i am using drinking water fountain for it -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat 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?
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Emily Malaga Thompson 10/15/2018 10:34 AMKeep a small bag that tucks into itself in your purse and car. It weighs next to nothing and is smaller than your fist when compressed. Otherwise, load up the purse and/or carry out in your hands or cart to the car.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Anusha Pratheepan 10/15/2018 10:08 AMcommit to using environmatally friendly things and non toxic (avoid accumulation) products. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Anusha Pratheepan 10/15/2018 10:05 AMElectricity generated through coal (fossil fuel)
It may be emits smoke , and other wastes, so it affects our environment.
it s better to use windmills instead of fossil fuels.