Maitland Witmer
"I want to try my best at being more sustainable even if that means that I have to fall a little on the way to the top. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 127 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.3pounds of CO2have been saved
Maitland's actions
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 5 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.
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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Maitland Witmer 10/03/2018 4:56 PMToday I went and got a homely food, and I immediately said that I didn't want the bag. I am glad that I am started to get into the habit! -
Maitland Witmer 10/01/2018 5:46 PMWow, what a great first day! I keep checking to make sure that I have completed my goals. Come talk to me in Adams to see how you are doing! -
Maitland Witmer 9/26/2018 12:35 PMSo, I have been practicing the keeping electronics off (unplugged) when not in use. I believe that it is going well!