Liz Hopkins
"Living in paradise and wanting to keep it that way!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 545 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO14disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO225gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO360minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO40minutesspent exercising
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UP TO20minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO15zero-waste mealsconsumed
Liz's actions
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per 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
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 5 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Upgrade my Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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.
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Liz Hopkins 10/26/2016 10:20 AM-
Lee Coates 10/28/2016 8:12 AMAww so cute! No wonder Nature is worth conserving :p
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Liz Hopkins 10/26/2016 9:47 AMI just read where someone is taking their own hand towel to use after washing their hands - eliminates using paper towels - brilliant! Our office has a hand sanitizer dispenser and I use it rather than paper towels - it's an option when the sanitizer is good quality and not drying! -
Liz Hopkins 10/26/2016 9:40 AMI could have done much better, but I got sick and wasn't able to focus on the outdoors! I love nature and can easily incorporate gratitude when spending time in our beautiful Pacific Northwest!