Bernard Kohrs
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 317 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO6.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO9.0hoursvolunteered
-
UP TO13plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO14plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Bernard'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.
Food
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Food
Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.
Food
Use Reusable Water Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Plant a Garden
I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden
Food
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 9 hour(s) in my community.
Lifestyle
Travel Eating
If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.
Food
Buy Unpackaged Produce
I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.
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?
-
Bernard Kohrs 7/31/2019 12:39 PMThis was a great reminder to look at our lifestyles, I really enjoyed reading peoples comments and look forward to next year. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible CupGreat job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? What's next on your list to reduce your waste?
Bernard Kohrs 7/20/2019 10:36 PMTrying to avoid Styrofoam trays is my next goal by looking for packaging that omits hard plastic trays. -
Bernard Kohrs 7/20/2019 9:42 PMJoining today but have been actively pursuing limiting my single plastic usage all year