Bailey Brandner
10/25/2019 1:04 PM
I think it is important to carry a reusable mug or beverage container with us just in case so we can reduce our waste.
Bailey Brandner
"go green"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 958 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO25disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO181milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO28milestraveled by bike
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UP TO87milestraveled by foot
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UP TO2,100minutesspent exercising
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UP TO112plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO27plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO95pounds of CO2have been saved
Bailey's actions
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 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 Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Walk InsteadHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Does this statistic describe your own transportation habits? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?
Bailey Brandner 10/25/2019 1:03 PMI don't think this fact applies to me because of all the walking that I do in a day to and from campus. However, I definitely could utilize my bike more often when going places further than I would prefer to walk. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four in the US spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Bailey Brandner 10/25/2019 1:02 PMThis doesn't surprise me and this money could be spent in so many different ways. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Bailey Brandner 10/25/2019 1:01 PMWe learned in class that our energy in La Crosse is mostly generated by the waste incinerator on French Island. This however does release some harmful emissions -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Bailey Brandner 10/23/2019 12:44 PMRepairing is definitely an area that I could incorporate into my life more by fixing things that I can rather than buying new. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Bailey Brandner 10/23/2019 12:42 PMRunning outside allows me to enjoy nature while getting in my exercise, walking or biking to the gym, or going for an evening walk with my roommates to take a study break. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? 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 create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Bailey Brandner 10/23/2019 12:41 PMI keep two reusable shopping bags in my car. This reminds me to take one in the store with me when I have to pick up a few things, rather than taking home unnecessary plastic bags. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Bailey Brandner 10/23/2019 12:39 PMcarrying my hydroflask with me everywhere completely eliminates my need to buy water or bottled beverages