Aimee McAllister
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 145 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO16gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0organic mealconsumed
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UP TO16plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.4pounds of paperhave been saved
Aimee's actions
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 16 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 13.56 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
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.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste 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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
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
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.
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Aimee McAllister 10/20/2016 11:22 AMLoving the challenge! Makes me more deliberate and aware of conservation in my daily activities!