Emily DeArdo
7/06/2022 12:42 PM
I'm tempted to buy things just to buy them, and that's something that I need to address going forward, not just for ecological health but for financial health!
July 1 - July 31, 2022
Emily DeArdo
"To do my part to make the world better!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,162 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO29plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
Emily's actions
Lifestyle
Complete a Waste Audit
I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.
Community
Estimate My Plastic Consumption
I will visit the rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.
Lifestyle
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Food
Choose Reusable Food Storage
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
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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Emily DeArdo 7/28/2022 11:25 AMI learned a lot this month--how much trash I generate, how much of that is recyclable, or even replaceable, and what things are *not* recyclable. It was eye opening! I'll definitely be doing some more sustainable things in the future, like using my cloth tote bags more and getting things like beeswax covers for bowls and such instead of using plastic wrap.-
Krystina Jarvis 7/29/2022 11:58 AM
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Emily DeArdo 7/12/2022 10:51 AMI've noticed how many things *aren't* recyclable--so not only do I want to change to use more recyclable materials, but I also think it should be easier to recycle things, so I'm looking into that! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleAs you have reduced your spending, what have you noticed about your 'health and safety' purchasing habits? How might this change your longer term purchasing decisions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?
Emily DeArdo 7/05/2022 9:21 AMRe-using containers like jam jars or peanut butter containers to store things, as well as using my huge tote bag collection for transporting things. -
Emily DeArdo 7/03/2022 3:40 PMI've really been noticing how much I throw away and recycle, and it's been pretty eye-opening, even after just three days. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLifestyleWhat did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?
Emily DeArdo 7/01/2022 1:00 PMI can definitely recycle more things than I am currently doing and I can use more reusable options. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat did you find out about your plastic consumption by using the calculator? What did or didn't surprise you?
Emily DeArdo 7/01/2022 9:56 AMI thought I was doing pretty well with this but wow, I need to do more work when it comes to groceries and makeup.