Dottie McClain

PNC

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
110 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

6.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

9.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

9.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Dottie's actions

Waste

Skip the Straw

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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Dottie McClain 10/11/2018 6:45 AM

This time of year when cutting grass or mulching leaves, it's best to leave it lay on the ground and not bag the cuttings. Leaf litter is actually used by small insects and animals and makes great fertilizer.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Skip the Straw

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?

Dottie McClain 10/09/2018 4:17 AM

I have not used a straw in months. Went to Dairy Queen on Saturday and passed the straw container.

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Dottie McClain 10/03/2018 4:55 AM

At work, we are currently separating the trash into trash, recycle and compost.

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