Lauren Blaydon
"I will limit my environmental impact by being conscious of my water usage, using reusable objects whenever possible, and recycling properly. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 870 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO3.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO46plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO11documentarieswatched
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO139pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO41plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1,000minutesspent learning
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UP TO49meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO338gallons of waterhave been saved
Lauren's actions
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
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
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 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
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Community
Engage In Active Listening
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 5 conversations.
Community
Host A Watch Party
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Community
Join my Student Government or Local Group
I will join my neighborhood association, student government, or another local group of decision makers.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Community
LEARN ABOUT TRANS, FEMME, AND NONBINARY EXPERIENCES
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Reduce Single-Use DisposablesWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted instead?
Lauren Blaydon 3/04/2021 5:25 PMIbby's gave me a plastic container instead of a eco-to-go box today so I washed it out and am keeping for when I meal prep. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Lauren Blaydon 3/04/2021 5:21 PMThere is a local recycling center that is available if you are able to drive there. Whats easier to access for students is WashU's waste management and recycling programs. WashU has separate recycling bins for things like batteries and lightbulbs as well as printer ink cartridge pickup. -
Lauren Blaydon 3/04/2021 5:08 PMI plan on only getting my food through eco-to-box's and if they don't give me them I will keep the plastic containers to store my pre-made meals.