Suzy Yates

The Wayfinders

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
177 THIS WEEK
207 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

14

single-use bags

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

11

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

12

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

22

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

10

items

donated
UP TO

7.0

random acts of kindness

completed

Suzy's actions

In Our Communities

Use Reusable Bags

I will refuse 2 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Support a Sharing/Reuse Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors, or purchase items second-hand to reduce resource use.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Random Act of Kindness

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 1 random act(s) of kindness.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Donate Items

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 10 items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

One Healthcare

Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

I will keep 4 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
One Healthcare

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Suzy Yates 4/25/2025 8:13 AM
They're expensive, especially if looking for non-plastic varieties. Tap water is untrustworthy.

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- Thameenah Saleem 4/25/2025 8:28 AM
  
  Zero Waste Advocate 🗣
  I agree, and I wish we could trust our water sources - considering it is absolutely vital to all lifeforms.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
One Healthcare

How did performing random acts of kindness make you feel? Were you surprised by any of the responses you received from recipients?
Suzy Yates 4/25/2025 8:11 AM
feels fine, I do it all that time. only ever surprised by people who are actively rude or ungrateful.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
In Our Communities

What are some of the barriers to sharing economies? What is your plan for supporting or creating one in your community? If you focused on purchasing items second-hand, did you have success? What did you learn in the process?
Suzy Yates 4/25/2025 8:09 AM
I belong to the Buy Nothing Project group in my neighborhood. Great place to foster sharing. I do focus on purchasing second-hand whenever possible. It's great way to get furniture that's already assembled!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
In Our Communities

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items, but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? What tips do you have for others who are trying to form a habit of using reusable bags?
Suzy Yates 4/25/2025 8:06 AM
I take the cart to my car and unload directly to my trunk, where I keep a basket/trunk organizer.

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