Mallory Keating
10/08/2018 6:20 PM
My snack foods that I eat between classes usually come individually wrapped in plastic, and that is an area that I could be a lot more conscious about regarding my waste
Mallory Keating
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 405 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO19plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO380gallons of waterhave been saved
Mallory's actions
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Participant Feed
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Mallory Keating 10/22/2018 6:58 PMSo far my hardest challenges have been the 5 minute showers. But I have definitely learned now habits such as carrying around a reusable straw and unplugging my electronics when I leave my room.-
James McPhail 10/22/2018 7:57 PMI've cut back water use showering by turning off the water once all wet, soaping/lathering, then rinsing. Take all the time you want when the water is off!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Mallory Keating 10/06/2018 10:05 PMThe next step that I could take would be looking closer at the products that I use and thinking about how the ingredients and packaging are having an impact. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Mallory Keating 10/04/2018 6:56 PMNorthern states power company is where my electricity comes from. This is mainly from coal which is not very sustainable or healthy for the environment.