Anupama Pasricha
4/20/2021 7:10 AM
I am collecting compostable food waste, etc. and using the city compost collection facility as the drop off location is on the way to my work and chores travel.
Anupama Pasricha
POINTS TOTAL
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- 659 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO205minutesspent exercising
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UP TO5.0poundswaste composted
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UP TO12plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
Anupama's actions
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.
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Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.
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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.
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Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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Prevent Recycling Contamination
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 60 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.
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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Anupama Pasricha 4/25/2021 4:52 PMI have reached out to two companies to reduce packaging. I might need to follow up. Overall, participating in this challenged has reinforced my commitment, and doubled my actions. -
Anupama Pasricha 4/24/2021 11:43 AMThis is good one if you use more than one paper towel after washing hands https://fb.watch/547NQRYqor/ -
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Anupama Pasricha 4/23/2021 6:46 PMI am so proud of our community-especially our students at St. Kate’s. When I read their activity, I feel motivated to do more.-
Rachel Schauer 4/24/2021 5:05 PMI agree! It has been so motivational to see all of the actions members of our community are taking.
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Anupama Pasricha 4/22/2021 9:48 AMLove that allbirds is sharing their carbon footprint calculator https://sustainablebrands.com/read/walking-the-talk/allbirds-is-giving-away-its-carbon-footprint-calculator-to-the-fashion-industry/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl_210422 -
Anupama Pasricha 4/21/2021 4:54 AMThis challenge is close of my heart as I care deeply about our people and planet. It was shared by our student sustainability group and I am thankful for students to inspire me to join the challenge. With our university's social justice and env. justice commitment, this is a perfect way to share actions, inspire others, learn from other, and make a positive impact. -
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Rusty Rose-Dixon 4/20/2021 8:23 AMThank you for sharing this - I don't have an Instagram account. Glad to see we're keeping a good pace. Go Team St. Kate's!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
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Anupama Pasricha 4/20/2021 5:42 AMToday, I contacted Sara Lee Bread as they sell at Sam's Club (2 loaves of bread together). https://saraleebread.com/node/656/done#confirm. They have one plastic packaging over each sliced loaf and then another plastic package to sell them together. Unnecessary packaging? What do you think? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat 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?
Anupama Pasricha 4/19/2021 7:06 PMIn a cart is the best answer for me as I have to drive to a store to shop. The nearest store is about 5 miles from my home. Every store has a cart or shopping basket, it is easy to move the items from cart to car without using a bag. This question had me really thinking.