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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Laura Jones

Keen--East Coast

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 580 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    88
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    10
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    270
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    390
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    570
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    48
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Laura's actions

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Join my Neighborhood Association

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 45 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle all Recyclable Materials

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy from a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Laura Jones 10/28/2016 6:39 AM
    Get er done! TEAM ECO!

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    Laura Jones 10/27/2016 12:21 PM

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    Laura Jones 10/27/2016 12:19 PM
    Got the windows open for some natural AC

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    Laura Jones 10/26/2016 12:36 PM


    Go Team ECO!!!  Attitude, Hustle, Respect, YEEHAW!

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    Laura Jones 10/24/2016 12:26 PM
    Turned off AC this weekend!  Finally getting cooler temps at night :)

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    Laura Jones 10/24/2016 12:25 PM
    Hiked a new trail in Frozen Head this weekend!  Beautiful views of all the changing leaves!

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    Laura Jones 10/21/2016 10:26 AM

    Heading out tomorrow for a hike with friends and will practice Leave No Trace!  Use refillable water bottles and get my daily exercise :)

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    Laura Jones 10/19/2016 1:54 PM
    Heading out to take Sidney on a 30 min walk and then a bath :)

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    Laura Jones 10/17/2016 12:26 PM
    Washed 2 loads of laundry in cold water and hanging most to dry- YEAH Laundry day :)