

Tyler Coughenour
"Reduce impact on the environment and develop new behaviors and methods to reduce waste. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 152 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO14plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO8.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
Tyler's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Do at Home
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 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 Mug
Do at Home
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Energy
Turn It Off
Do at Home
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Power Saving Settings
Do at Home
I will learn about and update the power saving settings on my computer to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emission
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 QUESTIONWasteHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Tyler Coughenour 10/21/2021 11:33 AMHave been researching my current areas recycling program to ensure I am recycling only the items that can be recycled.