Mercedes Bleattler

Community Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
605 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

88

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

90

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

55

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

32

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

waste audit

conducted

Mercedes's actions

Community

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Lifestyle

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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).

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Complete a Waste Audit

What did you learn about the waste you create? Where can you reduce the most?

Mercedes Bleattler 7/26/2019 10:51 AM

My main issue is buying veggies, mainily greens in bulk. I shop a lot at Costco and their big bag of mixed green or spinach in very reasonable. But I end up throwing a lot out. I try to use it in soups and other dishes but it's still too much. The solution is to grow a small plot of greens in my yard that will allow me a continual small crop that I can manage. I don't have the time or talent for a large garden but I should be able to handle a container of greens.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Lifestyle Watch a Documentary

Which documentary did you choose to watch? What did you learn?

Mercedes Bleattler 7/14/2019 11:47 AM

Minimalism - I love the line from Frank Mascia "Nothing is more responsible than living in the smallest space you possibly can." I live in a smaller size house that I have raised my kids in and still own. Sometimes I would look at other people my age who have large houses and think, "Am I doing something wrong?" I'm learning less is more and to be grateful for my paid small house. I also like the concept of 333 and the simplicity of limiting my wardrobe. And a bonus was the appearance of Jimmy Carter, one of my heroes.

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- Stephanie Goulet 7/15/2019 2:35 PM
  
  I love having a small apartment - added bonus of less to clean, too! :)
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusables at Work

It is often true that we only have control over our own actions and not the collective community. How can you lead by example when it comes to switching disposables for reusable dishes in your community?

Mercedes Bleattler 7/14/2019 7:05 AM

We have a lot of potluck and sharing of food where I work. I try to bring my own silverware and plate vs using plastic forks and spoons and paper plates. It can send a subtle message that it's not too hard to bring items like this to store at work at your desk.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Keep My Community Clean

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

Mercedes Bleattler 7/14/2019 6:58 AM

I pick up as much as I can on my morning walks around the neighborhood. It's my quiet little way of contributing to my neighborhood's appearance and health. Who knows, maybe my neighbors will observe me and want to join me?

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- Stephanie Goulet 7/15/2019 2:40 PM
  
  One time, I was picking up some litter and some random person thanked me and actually started helping me pick up the street. It does happen - not often, but it felt SO good when it did.
  
  Thank you for helping :)
  
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