Atilio Renom

Citi Green Team Network

"Improve my impact on the environment and improve my health habits. "

POINTS TOTAL

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404 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

34

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

25

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

34

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

68

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

17

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Atilio's actions

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 25 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY 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 17
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 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

Who is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?

Atilio Renom 10/22/2018 8:09 AM

I think children are the most affected. First they are limited by the pollution in the places they play, then they will have to deal with the bigger problems which could be life threatening in their lifetime.

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Atilio Renom 10/22/2018 8:06 AM

I was on a plane all day and I did not plan accordingly.

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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?

Atilio Renom 10/22/2018 8:01 AM

I have to plan and have a reusable water bottle in the bags I usually carry and in my car.

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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?

Atilio Renom 10/22/2018 7:59 AM

The biggest obstacle is really planning for that cup to be available when and where you need it.

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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?

Atilio Renom 10/22/2018 7:58 AM

Whenever I think of buying something I first ask my self: do I want it or do I need it? Then If I still think I need it I try to see if I have a substitute or if I can borrow it, etcetera. Even then I think of ways to make a quality purchase with less money. I think money spent is a good measure of using the for Rs often and well.

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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?

Atilio Renom 10/22/2018 7:55 AM

I do not anymore not that I keep several cloth tots in the trunk of my car.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Bringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

Atilio Renom 10/22/2018 7:51 AM

Vegetable bags have been the hardest to replace. I am now bringing some paper-bags with me to the super markets.

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