Robert Rivera

Washington County

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
208 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

14

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

8.0

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

14

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

6.0

pounds

waste composted

Robert's actions

Health

Take Control

Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 7
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 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY 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

Recycle Everything I Can

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 2 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 4
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?

Robert Rivera 9/25/2018 11:41 AM

Make sure that you carry several reusable bags in your vehicles and use them when shopping

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- Robin Straughan 9/26/2018 8:16 AM
  
  I make grocery bags with a pocket on the inside and keep them by the garage. I put my grocery list and car keys there as I'm getting ready to go to the store. Then I never forget my bags!
  
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- Jennifer Nelson 9/25/2018 4:00 PM
  
  Two tricks I use when I blew it and don't have them:
  
  - Often stores have produce boxes you can pack your groceries in.
  - I always just put my items back in the cart without bags at Costco. So buying in bulk reduces my bag use too.
  
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