Ellen Nuckols
11/14/2020 4:05 AM
I found out our town has an electronic recycling drop off so, I helped my Mom recycle some old electronics.
Ellen Nuckols
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO13poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO27pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO25disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO638gallons of waterhave been saved
Ellen's actions
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.
Community
SIGN UP TO VOTE
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Participant Feed
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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?
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Janet Beach Davis 11/14/2020 4:24 PMIt so important to keep electronics out of the landfill! Good work!
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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?
Ellen Nuckols 11/14/2020 4:04 AMWe have been meal planning and it is going well. We have reduced waste and saved money.-
Janet Beach Davis 11/14/2020 4:25 PMKeep track of how much money you save. You’ll be amazed.
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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 QUESTIONCommunity SIGN UP TO VOTEWhy is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?
Ellen Nuckols 11/13/2020 12:01 PMI voted early this year, I also took a fried to register and vote for the first time!-
Janet Beach Davis 11/13/2020 8:06 PMExcellent! All voices need to be heard!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
Ellen Nuckols 11/13/2020 12:00 PMI have been putting off getting an eye exam, so I finally scheduled that and I will be getting new glasses and contacts.