Mindy Montgomery
10/24/2018 2:06 PM
I found that I can recycle the small green fuel canisters at a local recycling center if I go on the weekend.
Mindy Montgomery
"It's good to refocus once a year."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO5.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
Mindy'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.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteBringing 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?
Mindy Montgomery 10/24/2018 2:04 PMI've decided it is worth the weight to have my bamboo utensils in my purse at all times. Sometimes restaurants only provide disposable silverware, so if I just have them with me all the time I won't ever have to use the disposable ones! -
Mindy Montgomery 10/01/2018 3:55 PMHep remind me to bring my bamboo utensils with me when I go out to eat!