Rochelle Watson
10/18/2018 7:24 PM
I will either carry it out the store w/o a bag (depending on item), in my purse, in a disposable bag or will get a plastic bag but will recycle it later.
Rochelle Watson
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 509 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO93pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO380gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
Rochelle's actions
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Rochelle Watson 10/08/2018 8:09 AMI have no plans to spend the money I save for making energy efficient choices, the unspent money will just accrue interest in my accounts.