Katie Shepherd
5/23/2020 3:03 PM
Very excited to see less junk mail coming my way! Next steps include contacting the post office if I happen to get more mail for the former resident.
Katie Shepherd
"Hoping to do some good during the quarantine."
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 200 Total
Participant Impact
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up to3pounds of paperhave been saved
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up to1plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to3poundswaste composted
Katie's Actions
Personal Care
Practice Low-Waste Hair Care
I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditioners with either a bar or refillable option.
Personal Care
Choose Plastic-Free Deodorant
I will use deodorant either from a plastic-free bar or a jar or I will make my own.
At Home
Skip the Dryer Sheets
I will replace dryer sheets with a reusable alternative or use nothing at all.
At Home
Hold the Mail
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
At Home
Recycle More Organics
I will add organics recycling collection bins to all areas of the house where organics are generated, such as the bathroom.
At Home
No More Wish-cycling
I will recycle the right materials by educating myself on what goes in the bin and keep other things out.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionAt Home Hold the MailReducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin, too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
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Katie Shepherd 5/23/2020 2:18 PMI thought that this would be a good time to take on this challenge since we are all spending so much time at home right now. I already do many of the things on the list, but was looking to push myself a little bit more. I am excited to learn new ways to decrease the amount of waste I am creating! -
Reflection QuestionAt Home No More Wish-cyclingWhat have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
Katie Shepherd 5/17/2020 9:46 AMI learned that you can recycle bottle caps if they are either on the bottle or in a closed metal container. I also learned that plastic utensils are not recyclable. I was unclear on the waxy boxes, like milk cartons and soup boxes, and so now I know that they are definitely recyclable. -
Reflection QuestionAt Home Recycle More OrganicsWhat types of organic materials were you missing before you added more organics bins around your house?