Sarah Peters
10/24/2018 10:37 AM
Working in a new office has meant my managers have to review most of my drawings in PDF form, I've helped not only myself reduce paper waste but they have had to as well!
Sarah Peters
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 336 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO17plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO34disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO80milestraveled by bus
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UP TO34plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO80milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO225minutesspent learning
Sarah's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 0.25 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 15 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Recycle Everything I CanWhat 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?
Sarah Peters 10/24/2018 10:35 AMWe have posters all over our office telling us what we can recycle, and my apartment has dedicated recycling right next to the trash. Nothing difficult at all! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Use Public TransitThe US spends roughly 20% of its federal budget on defense. In contrast, 2% goes to education, 20% goes to social security and 3% goes to transportation infrastructure. Do these numbers surprise you at all? Why or why not?
Sarah Peters 10/24/2018 10:33 AMConsidering how often the metro in DC breaks down, not at all. But it's still better than paying for city parking! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe 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?
Sarah Peters 10/24/2018 10:31 AMI love using my mug, not only do I help the environment but I get to use a cute cup everyday. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile 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?
Sarah Peters 10/24/2018 10:29 AMI always forget my water bottles - forget to wash them, forget to fill them, don't want to carry something so heavy. To combat this I keep a water bottle at work but also bought a pack of reusable lightweight plastic bottles. I keep them filled in my fridge so they are always ready and always cold.