McKenna Smith
2/07/2023 7:45 PM
I feel like using a reusable water is pretty much a permanent habit in my life already. So much so that if I don't have my hydroflask with me I feel like I'm missing something.
McKenna Smith
"working to do the little things that make an impact on the bigger issues"
Points Total
- 35 Today
- 35 This Week
- 1,725 Total
Participant Impact
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up to21poundsfood waste prevented
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up to45pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to665minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to212plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to93plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to52plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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up to1,071gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to1,165minutesspent exercising
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up to1,165minutesspent outdoors
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up to218minutesspent learning
McKenna's Actions
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
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 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside 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.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 15 minute(s)
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Feed
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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?
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Reflection QuestionHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
McKenna Smith 2/07/2023 7:35 PMSeeing the good in the world is important to being able to work towards it further. I appreciate having a list of the things and people that I am grateful for. -
Reflection QuestionSimplicity Track my PurchasesWhat have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?
McKenna Smith 1/23/2023 7:28 PMI want to be better about only spending money on coffee if I'm going to do homework at the coffee shop. -
Reflection QuestionFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four in the US spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
McKenna Smith 1/23/2023 7:17 PMThis does not surprise me, but makes me sad and more motivated to be better about not wasting food. I'd rather use that money towards savings. -
Reflection QuestionNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
McKenna Smith 1/23/2023 6:05 PMWent for a quick 15 minute walk right after our class got out and it was nice to be in the sunshine!