Dylan LaFrance

The University of Vermont Medical Center

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
397 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

200

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

200

miles

traveled by carpool
UP TO

190

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

95

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

47

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Dylan's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Try Carpooling

I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 2.35 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Dylan LaFrance 10/24/2018 8:45 AM

This challenege has really helped me be more aware of the little things I can do to make our environment a better place; now that it's over I will continue to do the things I have changed throughout this challenge to help try to make an impact no matter how small. I am happy to have been a part of this experience. :)

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Dylan LaFrance 10/11/2018 4:35 AM

My recycling/trash is picked up every Friday but I put it out by the road on Thursday evening; it's cool to see how much I am recycling now that I am making an effort to ensure things are separated; I am happy to try to make a difference by keeping the recyclables out of the landfills.

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Dylan LaFrance 10/09/2018 5:36 AM

I love being able to help make a difference; by doing little things I feel like I can make a small but important impact.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?

Dylan LaFrance 9/24/2018 8:51 AM

I use a reusuable water bottle daily when I am at work as well as at home (I always have water next to my bed at night) but by reusing & washing my bottle regularly instead of wasting plastic bottles I feel like I am doing my best to contribute to being eco friendly.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use Reusable Bags

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?

Dylan LaFrance 9/24/2018 8:50 AM

I try to use reusable bags when I go grocery shopping & If I don't have one or forget it at home I will utilize a cardboard box or carry the items out loosely.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Recycle Everything I Can

What have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?

Dylan LaFrance 9/24/2018 8:49 AM

I recently moved into a new apartment building & was provided with a large recycling bin by our landlords; I took the time to research online was was/wasn't appropriate to be recycled, & I do my best to make sure I am sorting through things appropriately & recycling them accordingly.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Go Paperless

Reducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?

Dylan LaFrance 9/24/2018 8:47 AM

I typically utilize paper statements as much as physically possible. Why would I want to waste paper & resources when I can login and view my bills/info electronically. I typically pay my bills online anyways, so wasting the paper is not needed.

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Dylan LaFrance 9/24/2018 8:46 AM

I love doing whatever I can within my power to try to save a little energy & help make the world a better place. I am so open to new ideas & things to help reduce my personal footprint/make a difference. even if it's only a small contribution.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Try Carpooling

What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety.

Dylan LaFrance 9/24/2018 8:43 AM

I carpool everyday to work as a means to get here on time & save money/reduce my carbon footprint by not using as much gas & emitting less toxins into the air

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