James (J.P.) Hedges (Cho EITHRT 101)
10/02/2023 8:11 AM
I could simply suggest this change when appropriate, I don’t have much more influence than that.
James (J.P.) Hedges (Cho EITHRT 101)
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 741 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO46zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO47organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO51disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO75plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO19pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO27plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO133plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO448gallons of waterhave been saved
James (J.P.)'s actions
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 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
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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 QUESTIONWaste Choose Two-Sided PrintingChoosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
James (J.P.) Hedges (Cho EITHRT 101) 10/02/2023 8:10 AMI should get a recycling bin for my dorm room, not just a trash can -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
James (J.P.) Hedges (Cho EITHRT 101) 10/02/2023 8:10 AMI didn’t own a reusable mug, so that was the main obstacle. I recently bought one, so now I’m happy that I don’t have to worry about constantly using single use cups. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Use Reusable BottlesWhat are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Brush My Teeth Without Running WaterWhat is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
James (J.P.) Hedges (Cho EITHRT 101) 10/02/2023 8:08 AMThe main water source in PA comes in the form of several river basins. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
James (J.P.) Hedges (Cho EITHRT 101) 10/02/2023 8:07 AMLittering, Use of fossil fuels, overfishing, etc. We should be careful not to litter as trash typically finds its way into bodies of water -
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?
James (J.P.) Hedges (Cho EITHRT 101) 10/02/2023 8:06 AMI would probably just carry stuff in my hands or find a basket/cart if possible -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
James (J.P.) Hedges (Cho EITHRT 101) 10/02/2023 8:05 AMIm happy that I have less trash to deal with. The next step I’ll take is probably stopping using plastic bottles. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
James (J.P.) Hedges (Cho EITHRT 101) 10/02/2023 8:05 AMIt’s a little bit of effort to remember to clean and refill your bottle, but doing anything for long enough will make it a habit. Generally, I’d just have to stay consistent -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Choose Organic IngredientsMany people say that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” How would you respond to that statement?
James (J.P.) Hedges (Cho EITHRT 101) 10/02/2023 8:04 AMI think that almost every food has an organic alternative, so you just have to be conscious about what you’re buying.