Also, my cell phone is mostly used as that, a phone when I am not at home. At home, it is turned off so it does not need charging often.
Elizabeth Hiser
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 327 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO7.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO6.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO6.6pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO510minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0plastic strawnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO13locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO10organic mealsconsumed
Elizabeth 's actions
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 7 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 3 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 120 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, work on starting one, or find a local community garden to get involved with.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Elizabeth Hiser 4/22/2020 6:08 AMWe always pull the plug on our modem every night and unplug cords from the wall when a unit (iPad or phone) is not being charged.
Also, my cell phone is mostly used as that, a phone when I am not at home. At home, it is turned off so it does not need charging often. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?
Elizabeth Hiser 4/20/2020 6:52 AMBy setting a time for adjusting to changes in temperature outside, the house can maintain a comfortable feeling instead of playing catch-up to the change which seems to take longer. -
Elizabeth Hiser 4/20/2020 6:47 AMMy outdoor commitments have been difficult due to the change in weather and/or temperatures since I signed up.