Sue Haines
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 685 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO16disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO347gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO4.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO72plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.5poundswaste composted
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UP TO14pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO16zero-waste mealsconsumed
Sue's actions
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.
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.
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.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a 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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
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.
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Create Your Own Action
Wildlife Assistance
I will educate others about treating wildlife in wildlife-friendly and eco-friendly ways. I will respond to calls for help regarding wildlife and take in any wildlife I can assist until their release back into the wild.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Sue Haines 10/25/2016 12:25 AMIt's hard to be outside when it is so wet and haven't had time to get to the gym. Working on finding a better release site for a lonely young raccoon who has lost his 3 siblings/step-siblings. -
Sue Haines 10/25/2016 12:19 AMHard getting that walk in! Did rescue an abandoned animal today and will find an appropriate release site for it. -
Sue Haines 10/25/2016 12:15 AMDidn't get a walk in today but rerouted 4-5 pounds of vegetable matter from someone else garbage into my compost pile! (Progress not perfecton!) -
Sue Haines 10/21/2016 6:52 PMThe girls and I didn't get our 2 mile (RT) walk to the dog park today. Now it's raining. Did help a bunny with a broken leg get to where it can be rehabbed and passed the eco-challenge info on to at least 10 others. Wish I had known about this when it started but just found out yesterday. Anything is better than nothing though, right! -
Sue Haines 10/20/2016 1:15 AMMost of these things I do anyway so this is another way to support others in their journey to become more eco-friendly. What a worthwhile endeavor! We all rock!-
Vinay Gattu 10/25/2016 12:30 AMYo!
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