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.
Machell Dawson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 641 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO36disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO400gallons of waterhave been saved
-
UP TO85plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO15pounds of paperhave been saved
Machell's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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?
-
Machell Dawson 10/22/2018 3:22 PMTrying to make sure I have a clean mug in the car, when I hit the drive thru for coffee. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Reduce Single-Use DisposablesBringing 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 10/18/2018 6:18 AMI have now remembered my grocery bags, every time Ingo to the grocery store. -
Machell Dawson 10/16/2018 9:21 PMTrying to conserve water and towels when traveling. -
Machell Dawson 10/12/2018 3:37 PMBrought my own mug to the airport to get coffee for my flight! -
Machell Dawson 10/11/2018 1:12 PMToday was a beautiful day to get out and enjoy the sun, instead of getting lunch to go. -
Machell Dawson 10/11/2018 11:53 AMMy showers have gotten shorter as I think about the impact. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Choose Two-Sided PrintingChoosing 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 AMI believe most people in the company use two-sided printing. Some documents just cannot be printed on two sides for various reason. -
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?
Machell Dawson 10/08/2018 9:54 AMI 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. -
Machell Dawson 10/04/2018 5:04 PMThis is a great time of year to change habits! Plus, it has been fun to see all the competition in the office!