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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Nichole George

Washington County

"Incorporate everyday Earth friendly changes and keep pushing myself to better the world on straw at a time. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 526 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    44
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    66
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    44
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    22
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill

Nichole'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 22
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 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 22
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 22
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Nichole George 10/24/2018 8:49 AM
    This has been so much fun!  I love that I’m pushing my family to incorporate these things too!

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    Nichole George 10/22/2018 7:44 AM
    MONDAY!!  LETS DO THIS, I'M READY

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    Nichole George 10/19/2018 8:47 AM
    Totally carpooled today!!

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    Nichole George 10/15/2018 9:17 AM

    HAPPY MONDAY!  STARTING THINGS OFF RIGHT USING MY REUSABLE MUG!

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    Nichole George 10/11/2018 9:46 AM
    This has been so fun; I've encouraged other businesses and family members to join in the fun

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    Nichole George 10/09/2018 7:43 AM
    Happy Tuesday!  This challenge has been so much fun and I've even started including my family in these goals!

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    Nichole George 10/08/2018 2:41 PM
    Anyone else suffering through this Monday??  At least I have my water bottle helping me through!

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    Nichole George 10/08/2018 8:59 AM
    I didnt realize there were so many additional contests / giveaways happening!  So excited!

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    Nichole George 10/07/2018 9:12 AM
    It’s hard to stay on track over the weekend but we’re doing it!  

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      Laura Duncan 10/08/2018 10:45 AM
      Agreed, I found it harder to complete things over the weekend. I didn't walk one day and I took longer showers both days... Back to routine on Monday!

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    Nichole George 10/05/2018 7:54 AM
    Happy Friday!  Used my reusable coffee mug, water bottle and have my reusable bag for groceries today :)