Linda Burns

The University of Vermont Medical Center

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
65 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

60

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

8.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

2.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Linda's actions

Waste

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Skip the Straw

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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