Elizabeth Beroske
11/19/2019 1:32 PM
I think I was the most surprised by the actual amount of energy I use. I have always tried to do things like turn the lights off, but I have realized it is so much more than that.
Elizabeth Beroske
"Just trying to save the world one straw at a time. "It's only one straw" said 8 billion people. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,096 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO27meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO0.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO315minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO140plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO63plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO25poundswaste composted
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UP TO10,030pounds of CO2have been saved
Elizabeth's actions
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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.
Waste
Prevent Recycling Contamination
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Elizabeth Beroske 11/20/2019 10:31 AMAs this challenge comes to an end for me I am kinda sad, but I know that it has helped me become a better person. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint? What changes did you make or will you make?
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Elizabeth Beroske 11/19/2019 12:18 PMToday I had 2 big cups of coffee with my reusable cups. I can feel my heart beat in my toes:) -
Elizabeth Beroske 11/14/2019 12:28 PMWhat even are plastic straws?? -
Elizabeth Beroske 11/12/2019 12:21 PMEverything is going very well, I am still using reusable cups and bottles whenever possible. -
Elizabeth Beroske 11/07/2019 12:34 PMI'm still using reusable cups when ever I can:) -
Elizabeth Beroske 11/05/2019 12:44 PMMy challenge is going great! I haven't used a single straw since starting this challenge -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Prevent Recycling ContaminationWhat 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?
Elizabeth Beroske 10/22/2019 2:29 PMI have found that it is a lot easier to recycle here than it was at home. Most things I get to just put my recyclables in the refuse and then the people at ATM takes care of it. At home I had to take it to the recycling center myself. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Elizabeth Beroske 10/22/2019 2:11 PMThe single use item I use the most is to go boxes. I could use my own Tupperware containers instead. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Elizabeth Beroske 10/22/2019 2:10 PMI feel like I incorporate this in my life style by refusing single use plastic as much as I can. For example I use a reusable water bottle and don't use plastic straws.