Leann Michel

Lyft

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
271 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

56

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

56

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

48

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Leann's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 7 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY 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 6 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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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?

Leann Michel 10/04/2018 9:14 AM

When shopping for produce I've taken to know using a small plastic bag when possible. How ever I have not been as diligent about using my reusable bag since TN has not yet banned plastic bags like CA. I've been trying to be more conscious of this.

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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?

Leann Michel 10/04/2018 9:11 AM

I've recently been trying to use more reusable containers in lieu of plastic baggies when packing my lunch, as well as making my own salad dressing and storing them in mason jars. I also need to start using my reusable shopping bag instead of getting the plastic ones.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Leann Michel 10/03/2018 8:04 AM

I think writing down what I am grateful for it immediately causes me to think more positively, which in turn leads me to be friendlier and more willing to help others in need of help.

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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?

Leann Michel 10/03/2018 8:02 AM

I've been using a reusable water bottle for a couple of years, and prefer it since it keeps my water cold. But it also allows me to better track how much water I'm drinking, the hardest habit I think is going to break is buying a bottle of water when I forget my water bottle, I'm also notoriously bad for not drinking enough water on the weekends when I am running around or laying around at home. I can make it part of my habit on the weekend to fill my water bottle and grab it when I leave the house.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Mug

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?

Leann Michel 10/03/2018 7:57 AM

I already preferred using a reusable cup, since it kept my coffee warmer for longer, which is great for me since I tend to put my coffee down and forget about it. Knowing the impact really does make me feel better about this decision, and I will be more likely to continue this habit.

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