Donna Christensen

PNC

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
206 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

3.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

3.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

20

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

20

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

10

minutes

spent exercising

Donna's 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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Take Control

Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 5 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

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?
Donna Christensen 10/04/2018 8:43 AM
I will keep a glass bottle in my car instead of bringing a prefilled water bottle.

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- Robin VanderRoest 10/04/2018 1:57 PM
  I have a metal bottle in my car, which keeps water fairly cold, even in the hot months. I also have a dish for my dog - so after a walk at the park, we both can have a drink. (I have to be careful - he would happily drink from the bottle directly...!)
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

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?
Donna Christensen 10/04/2018 8:42 AM
It is easier to use a paper cup. We all need to start somewhere.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

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?
Donna Christensen 10/04/2018 8:37 AM
A large drop off location is located in Grayslake Illinois. I also ship old toners at work.

The most difficult part of recycling for me is transporting the old electronics.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Donna Christensen 10/04/2018 8:34 AM
I have to reycle a phone, old electronics and expired drugs. I found local locations for all three nearby.

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