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Kali Burmester

UWL Spring Green

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 201 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    9.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    308
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    22
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Kali's actions

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Kali Burmester 3/15/2018 1:23 PM
    This was the first day of my vacation, so I thought sticking to these goals would be hard, but each day I brought my own reusable bottle/glass to the restraints and bars with me to reduce my use of plastic!

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    Kali Burmester 2/27/2018 12:26 PM
    Today, I went to the People's Food Coop and brought my own mason jar to use for the bulk foods!