kasandra weigand

Cleveland Clinic Sustainability

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
650 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

103

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

21

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

63

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

kasandra's actions

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 2 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Go Strawless

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Natural Fibers

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Travel Eating

If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Homemade Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Plastic Free Lunch Boxes

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle

Was this action easy or difficult to do? How did it change your travel experience?
kasandra weigand 7/08/2022 8:26 AM
Very easy to do! By packing I was able to be sure I ate healthy and didn't buy in to trash that can't be recycled. I saved money and didn't have to wait in a line or go out of my way to find food.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle

What did you learn by making your own cleaning products? What is the biggest difference in making vs buying?
kasandra weigand 7/08/2022 8:21 AM
I use distilled white vinegar to clean my floors... its a one ingredient item so no toxic chemicals, and so, is safe for my fur babies and I :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family

Most of us know that the "3 R's" are reduce, reuse, recycle. Recycling is most heavily emphasized in modern Western culture. How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
kasandra weigand 7/08/2022 8:19 AM
How about adding in "reupholster"? A few years back I purchased a used patio set from a garage sale and this past year the cushions were worn and tattered... I ended up reupholstering all the cushions, which were still in good shape, and voila! New and improved patio set :)... didn't need to go out and buy a whole new set.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle

What are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?
kasandra weigand 7/01/2022 7:08 AM
My clothes made from natural fibers last longer and and do less damage to the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Have you noticed a shift in your community as more messaging about reusable straws becomes mainstream? Cite some examples.
kasandra weigand 7/01/2022 7:01 AM
Absolutely, I see more restaurants using paper straws and more households using re-useable straws.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family

How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?
kasandra weigand 7/01/2022 6:59 AM
I keep my family healthy but not bringing preservatives into the house and keep the planet healthy but reducing the amount of waste in the landfill.

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