Success: Show people images of what happens when the world uses single-use plastics to combat the "out of site, out of mind" mentality. Incentives help too!
Jinnie Monismith
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 144 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO30minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Jinnie'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.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Participant Feed
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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?
Jinnie Monismith 10/10/2018 6:51 PMBarriers: Many people do not understand the effects of their actions, including the use of single-use plastics like water bottles. Also, many would opt to use-and-trash rather than use-and-clean.
Success: Show people images of what happens when the world uses single-use plastics to combat the "out of site, out of mind" mentality. Incentives help too! -
Jinnie Monismith 10/03/2018 7:01 PMDay #1 (for me) - it is going well. I have spent more time thinking through my actions today. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Spend Time OutsideRachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Jinnie Monismith 10/03/2018 6:58 PMAbsolutely!!!! Spending time inside disconnects you from your natural environment and steers you towards finding enjoyment in activities and items that undoubtedly require energy to produce and use. -
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?
Jinnie Monismith 10/03/2018 6:54 PMNo, that number does not surprise me. I would rather use the extra money to better insulate my home. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Jinnie Monismith 10/03/2018 6:50 PMUnplug other appliances when not using, such as coffee maker and toaster