Julie Ulrich

EcoINL

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
127 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

9.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

15

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

3.0

pounds of paper

have been saved

Julie's actions

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 3
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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will spend 5 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Recycle Everything I Can

What 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?

Julie Ulrich 10/03/2018 11:22 AM

My husband and I signed up for curbside recycling pickup a few years ago. At the time the company accepted glass and many plastics, but since have restricted what can be recycled based on the global recycling market.

I've seen recycling bins for glass, plastic bags and batteries at Target and Best Buy. Are there other places in the community where difficult to recycle items are accepted?

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- Kelsey Behm 10/04/2018 10:56 AM
  
  Each year counties in Idaho holds a recycling day for items like oils, batteries, TVs. Its usually posted in iNotes as well. You can also try checking with the city.
  
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