Dawn Loomis
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,296 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO6.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO205gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO8.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO10milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO100minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO270minutesspent exercising
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UP TO80minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO60minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO3.0peoplehelped
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UP TO6.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.1poundswaste composted
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Dawn's actions
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Health
Audit Toxic Products In My Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Simplicity
Organize a Course
I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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.
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
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.04 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Food
Advocate for more Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
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Dawn Loomis 10/25/2016 2:35 PMChoose some one-time challenges to get the most bang for your click.