Mindy Montgomery

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"It's good to refocus once a year."

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participant impact

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5.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
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15

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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.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Find Local Recycling Depots

Our 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?

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.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Reduce Single-Use Disposables

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?

Mindy Montgomery 10/24/2018 2:04 PM

I'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!

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Mindy Montgomery 10/01/2018 3:55 PM

Hep remind me to bring my bamboo utensils with me when I go out to eat!

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