Megan Schwarz

UWLAX ECO TEAM

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
287 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

14

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

150

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

9.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Megan's actions

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Megan Schwarz 2/27/2019 11:39 AM
You can easily exchange going to the gym for hiking at a park with friends, or taking a walk/ bike ride outdoors.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Megan Schwarz 2/14/2019 7:27 PM
Instead of ordering drinks with plastic containers, I could bring my own reusable cup. Also, at the grocery store, instead of getting plastic bags for everything, I can bring reusable bags with me. This will illuminate the amount of plastic I am receiving.

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