Margaret Johnston

Participant Impact

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

#75 Ridesharing

I will commute by carpool 22 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.46 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

Completed
One-Time Action

#55 Household Recycling

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

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Margaret Johnston 4/08/2019 5:46 PM

Usually Phil & I drive together to Hanover/Lebanon for the gym, shopping and errands. I had a meeting today so we took two cars. Trying to get as many 'carpooling' credits as possible during this challenge.

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Reflection Question
Materials Recycle Everything I Can

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?

Margaret Johnston 4/05/2019 12:15 PM

I have purchased mesh bags for when I buy vegetables or bagels. They are easy to wash and reuse.
My daughter gave me some bamboo towels which we have been using and then washing. We do not have paper towels in the house, which feels great.

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