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Samantha Bacalso

Sustainable Sharks🦈

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 736 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    23
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    50
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    27
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    0.0
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    80
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    76
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    66
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    248
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    65
    people
    helped

Samantha's actions

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Carry my Trash

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Help Others

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    In your opinion, how do social inequalities diminish a strong sense of community?

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    Samantha Bacalso 11/16/2023 4:15 PM
    Stronger relationship with community
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    Samantha Bacalso 11/16/2023 4:15 PM
    Daily affirmations and happier lifestyle
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

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    Samantha Bacalso 11/16/2023 4:14 PM
    Using my reusable straw for my stanley cup
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    What one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?

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    Samantha Bacalso 11/16/2023 4:14 PM
    Keep all trash with me until I see a trash can
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

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    Samantha Bacalso 10/05/2023 6:03 PM
    I turn off lights that I'm not using and the electric fan whenever I leave the room
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    Half of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Does this statistic describe your own transportation habits? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?

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    Samantha Bacalso 10/05/2023 6:03 PM
    I walk to Waterfront Plaza instead of driving there from ATM
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    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? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

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    Samantha Bacalso 10/05/2023 6:02 PM
    I carry tote bags in my car just in case I need them if I go shopping
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    What are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?

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    Samantha Bacalso 10/05/2023 6:01 PM
    I use my yeti everyday and fill it up with water