Holly Schrepfer
4/10/2024 1:46 PM
I will continue using a reusable water bottle because I think it is actually more convenient.
Holly Schrepfer
POINTS TOTAL
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- 61 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0plastic strawnot sent to the landfill
Holly's actions
Freshwater + Oceans
Dishwasher Efficiency
Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than a dishwasher. To save water, I will use a dishwasher and scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
It's estimated over a billion water bottles are thrown away each year. Even if they were recycled, that still uses energy and resources from the earth. I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have 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.
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 QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water BottleWhat did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?
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Janet Beach Davis 4/11/2024 11:59 AMAnd you can cover it with stickers! My family joke about my sticker covered bottles all the time. -
Elise Robison 4/10/2024 6:17 PMSo much truth to this. Also less waste and less money to spend!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Holly Schrepfer 4/10/2024 1:45 PMI generally use disposable cups for my coffee daily. I sometimes ask for straws. I could substitute them by making coffee at home and having my mug.-
Janet Beach Davis 4/11/2024 12:00 PMAnd a travel mug will keep it hot longer.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Zero Waste DayWhat was hard about having a Zero Waste Day? What did you learn about yourself and your habits?