Becky Wardell Gaertner

health4earth

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Participant Impact

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Becky's Actions

Community

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

At Home

Recycle Brita filters

I have been collecting Brita filters for years. I will finally send them in to be recycled

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

At Home

Complete a Waste Audit

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compostables - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

At Home

sock recycle

Several shoe stores are collecting worn out socks to recycle. I would love to donate over 30 old unwearable socks

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

At Home

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Week 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting

No More Wish-cycling

I will recycle the right materials by educating myself on what goes in the bin and keep other things out.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

Becky Wardell Gaertner 5/11/2021 6:38 PM

I like the emails you are sending with zero waste ideas. Thank you

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Reflection Question
Week 1 Focus: Recycling and Composting No More Wish-cycling

What 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?

Becky Wardell Gaertner 5/06/2021 6:13 PM

Putting things that I think should be recyclable but aren't in the trash

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