Ellie Bogar
2/23/2026 1:05 PM
One thing that stands in my way is forgetting my mug, so I've started to keep a backup in my school bag.
Ellie Bogar
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO21zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO19plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO13disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
Ellie's actions
Food
Practice Zero-Waste Cooking
Food waste hurts our planet and our communities. I will cook 2 meals with zero waste each day.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 1 containers out of the landfill each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cups to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags when Shopping
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat stands in your way of making a reusable mug part of your campus routine? How can you set yourself up for success?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for using every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable (including the skins, tops, stalks, etc.) during your next meal prep?
Ellie Bogar 2/18/2026 11:27 PMI could use every part of a vegetable in a smoothie or blended into a sauce, such as a pasta sauce.-
Mariella Cardenaz 2/19/2026 11:00 AM
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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?
Ellie Bogar 2/17/2026 8:35 PMI usually just see how many things I can fit in my hands and pockets rather than using a disposable bag. If needed, I'll ask for one bag and carry anything that can't fit in that one bag.