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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Elaine Yakatan

PNC

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 190 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    33
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    22
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    11
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    5.0
    pounds
    waste composted

Elaine's Actions

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 10
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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 11
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 11
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 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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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?

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    Elaine Yakatan 10/10/2018 5:47 AM
    I tell the store "If you don't have to give me a bag, I can carry it out without one!"
    They always let me carry out without a bag.

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    Elaine Yakatan 10/05/2018 3:00 AM
    Join the challenge to become more aware of the easy ways you can be more echo aware