Eli Malmquist

Remsbug’s La Crosse Eagles

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
49 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

5.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Eli'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 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Learn More and Talk to My Friends

Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 2 friends each day about the issue.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

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Eli Malmquist 10/09/2018 7:24 PM

I chose to reduce my single use disposables, so far I think I am doing fairly well. Starting this challenge was difficult, I am used to drinking Gatorade and water and throwing away the plastic bottles. During this challenge I started to use a water bottle instead and fill it up numerous times throughout the day instead of throwing my bottles away after one use. Another thing I changed was with my shopping habits. Instead of using plastic bags every time I went and bought food or other needed items I brought along fabric bags to reduce my single use disposables. It has not been too challenging to remember bringing along bags or refilling my water bottles.

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