Amanda Heller
"I am Amanda. I am amazing."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 201 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0disposable cupnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO28gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO60minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO10minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0organic mealconsumed
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UP TO1.0plastic bottlenot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
Amanda's actions
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
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.
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Amanda Heller 10/28/2016 11:55 AMBeing more aware of my actions and how they impact the environment!