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
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 405 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO380gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO19plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Mallory's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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.
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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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 QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat 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 QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive 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 QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow 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.