Irma Rivera

The Hartford Environmental Action Team (HEAT)

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
173 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

36

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

42

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

42

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

6.0

pounds

waste composted

Irma's actions

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 6
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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

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

COMPLETED 6
DAILY 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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

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?
Irma Rivera 10/01/2018 10:51 AM
My husband and I always have reusable bags in our cars. If I forget the bags in the car then I just place my contents in the cart. We always place reusable bags in our backpacks and luggage when travelling or going to local events.

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- Paige Porter 10/01/2018 11:24 AM
  I usually will opt for carrying things in my hands if I forget a reusable bag. It usually comes with an odd look from the cashier, but it also gives me the opportunity to explain why (i.e., I'm trying to use less plastic bags), and then hopefully that response helps them to reflect on their own actions the next time they find themselves in that situation.
  
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