Heather Gentry

Research College of Nursing

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
136 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

12

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

2.0

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

disposable cup

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

4.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

131

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Heather's actions

At Home

Brush My Teeth Without Water Running

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

One Healthcare

Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Practice the 5 r's

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Use Reusables at Work

I will keep 1 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home Switch to Cold Water

How else can you reduce the environmental footprint of clothing and textiles?

Heather Gentry 4/10/2024 7:27 PM

I have done this for years. It really has saved money too.

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- Kristi Clardy 4/11/2024 5:55 AM
  
  I really like to donate unused clothing that my family no longer needs to local clothing closets within the community so that they don't go to the landfill.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home Brush My Teeth Without Water Running

Do you live in an area that is water secure or with water scarcity? What other actions do you take to use water more efficiently?

Heather Gentry 4/10/2024 8:12 AM

No, I don't have water scarcity. I use appliances that are made to use less water, like the dishwasher and washer. I could also collect rainwater to water plants in the summer.

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- Nicole Kreimer 4/10/2024 12:40 PM
  
  Great job! We are lucky here to not have drought concerns, but I know that is definitely an issue in some places. Rainwater is a great option though for water conservation!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home Practice the 5 r's

Which of the 5 R's was easiest for you? Which was the most difficult? How did practicing the 5 R's help you reduce more waste than recycling alone?

Heather Gentry 4/10/2024 8:10 AM

Reusing is hard sometimes, because you have to carry it with you all day. Like my water jug around with me, but it is cheaper and better for the environment.

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