Jill Schaefer
"Working to reduce my negative impact on the environment and future generations."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 770 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO28disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO600gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO14locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO60meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.0milestraveled by bus
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UP TO27milestraveled by foot
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UP TO720minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO90minutesspent exercising
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UP TO645minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO135minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO15organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO150plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO51pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
Jill's actions
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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 per day that I do this.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 4 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.64 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 3.62 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
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Jill Schaefer 10/28/2016 3:07 PMFeeling good :) -
Jill Schaefer 10/27/2016 5:16 PMFall is beautiful here. -
Jill Schaefer 10/26/2016 9:16 AMIt's more challenging than I thought to adopt a diet free of refined sugars! -
Jill Schaefer 10/19/2016 12:23 PMDeciding what herbs to plant! -
Jill Schaefer 9/30/2016 5:13 PMExcited to take a conscious look at what I consume and start to find ways to reduce!