Amy Delaterre
"I hope to increase my personal sustainability during this EcoChallenge!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 140 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO240minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO7.7pounds of CO2have been saved
Amy's actions
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
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
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 60 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Participant Feed
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Amy Delaterre 10/20/2016 10:07 AMParticipating in this challenge is making me realize that I am already pretty sustainable, yet there's SO much more I can do!