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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Elizabeth Cohen

MHCC Sustainable Saints

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  • 10 TOTAL

Elizabeth's actions

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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Simplicity

Have a Garage Sale

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

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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.

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Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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Food

Buy from a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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Waste

Needs vs. Wants

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

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Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

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Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

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Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Recycle all Recyclable Materials

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

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Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

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Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

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