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

Feed

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?

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

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