Samantha Bacalso
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 736 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO27milestraveled by foot
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UP TO50milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO23milestraveled by bus
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO76plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO80plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO66plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO248gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO65peoplehelped
Samantha's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
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 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Help OthersIn your opinion, how do social inequalities diminish a strong sense of community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Carry my TrashWhat one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Samantha Bacalso 10/05/2023 6:03 PMI turn off lights that I'm not using and the electric fan whenever I leave the room -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Walk InsteadHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Does this statistic describe your own transportation habits? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat 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?
Samantha Bacalso 10/05/2023 6:02 PMI carry tote bags in my car just in case I need them if I go shopping -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Use Reusable BottlesWhat are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?