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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Deirdre Elizabeth Healy

SouthCoast Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 246 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    6.0
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    38
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    6.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    7.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    60
    miles
    not traveled by car

Deirdre Elizabeth's actions

Waste

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 7
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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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?


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    Deirdre Elizabeth Healy 10/24/2018 7:28 AM

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    Deirdre Elizabeth Healy 10/24/2018 6:24 AM
    I proudly used my wooden utensil kit at a family party to avoid the plastic! 

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    Deirdre Elizabeth Healy 10/24/2018 6:23 AM
    Biking adds an adventure to traveling!


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    Deirdre Elizabeth Healy 10/24/2018 6:21 AM
    Love skipping the straw! I took the ferry from New London CT. to Orient Point Long Island and thanked the snack bar for their "skip the straw" poster. Unfortunately the attendant told me he had far more people complain. So let's make it a point to thank organizations that skip the straw.

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    Deirdre Elizabeth Healy 10/24/2018 6:16 AM
    The best part of the eco challenge are teammates. It is so great to know there are lots of other people who are working towards a healthier planet!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Drive Less
    How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

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    Deirdre Elizabeth Healy 10/16/2018 8:50 AM
    Biking and walking are a great way to get around, meet new people and understand places. However, it requires more planning and prep. In addition, traveling by bike requires careful selection of travel clothes!

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    Deirdre Elizabeth Healy 10/10/2018 5:04 AM
    I really like walking over the bridge to the bus stop! Today I "drop" my car and get some extra exercise!

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    Deirdre Elizabeth Healy 10/01/2018 4:15 PM
    I also have to admit that I am a little competitive and hope our team earns lots of points! I am glad to see that at the time of this post our team has moved to the first page of the list of teams. LET'S G0!!

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    Deirdre Elizabeth Healy 10/01/2018 4:11 PM
    I'm looking forward to the start of the ecochallenge and the opportunity to try new things to reduce my carbon footprint.