Machell Dawson

Gerding Edlen

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
641 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

36

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

400

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

85

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

15

pounds of paper

have been saved

Machell's actions

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY 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 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Machell Dawson 10/22/2018 3:22 PM
Trying to make sure I have a clean mug in the car, when I hit the drive thru for coffee.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Bringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Machell Dawson 10/19/2018 6:32 AM
The item I use most is the plastic produce bag. I will substitute the plastic bag with the paper bag, because I can use the paper bag again.

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Machell Dawson 10/18/2018 6:18 AM
I have now remembered my grocery bags, every time Ingo to the grocery store.

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Machell Dawson 10/16/2018 9:21 PM
Trying to conserve water and towels when traveling.

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Machell Dawson 10/12/2018 3:37 PM
Brought my own mug to the airport to get coffee for my flight!

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Machell Dawson 10/11/2018 1:12 PM
Today was a beautiful day to get out and enjoy the sun, instead of getting lunch to go.

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Machell Dawson 10/11/2018 11:53 AM
My showers have gotten shorter as I think about the impact.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Choosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?
Machell Dawson 10/10/2018 8:57 AM
I believe most people in the company use two-sided printing. Some documents just cannot be printed on two sides for various reason.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

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?
Machell Dawson 10/08/2018 9:54 AM
I live between two grocery store, so when I leave I take my bag. If I find myself without my shopping bag, I buy one :| or carry the items in my hand.

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Machell Dawson 10/04/2018 5:04 PM
This is a great time of year to change habits! Plus, it has been fun to see all the competition in the office!

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