Michelle Carlson
"To be a better human. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 581 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO572gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO560minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO15plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
Michelle's actions
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
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.
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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Michelle Carlson 10/28/2016 11:35 PMWell guys! This has been really fun. I plan on continuing this actions on my own. Go Bamboo Sushi! Love you guys! -
Michelle Carlson 10/24/2016 5:06 PMNew week! Let's go, Bambooligans! -
Michelle Carlson 10/23/2016 11:42 PMKeep going guys! We can do it! -
Michelle Carlson 10/22/2016 3:27 PMBoo yah! Environment! -
Michelle Carlson 10/17/2016 6:46 PMDid a 45 minute walk and then picked up pumpkins from a farm and made dinner from the fresh local ingredients of the farm's produce stand. This challenge is fun and good for the community! -
Michelle Carlson 10/15/2016 1:24 PMHey Team! Michelle from Bamboo Sushi Southeast here! Excited for this challange!-
Jennifer Freedman 10/16/2016 1:55 AMYay! Thanks for joining! Our team is gonna kick butt! :)
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