Michelle Cody

The Hartford Environmental Action Team (HEAT)

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Michelle's actions

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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Waste

Personal Waste Audit

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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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.

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Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 6 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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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?

Michelle Cody 9/24/2018 10:38 AM

They are convenient and reusable creates more dishes to clean. I have a few reusable water bottles I cycle through

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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?

Michelle Cody 9/24/2018 10:35 AM

I carry it out or throw it in my purse

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Personal Waste Audit

Why is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?

Michelle Cody 9/24/2018 10:32 AM

Most people do not see the impact because their trash is picked up every week and taken away. Our local landfills are full and soon we won't have anywhere to get rid of our trash.

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