Shirley English
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 305 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO40gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO150minutesspent exercising
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UP TO180minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO180minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO2.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.2pounds of CO2have been saved
Shirley's actions
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Shirley English 10/28/2016 9:28 AMThis challenge has shown me that I have a lot of work to do to become more ecologically friendly. -
Shirley English 10/27/2016 5:57 AMDisconnecting from email when I am not at work has been life changing. No more 24/7 for me! -
Shirley English 10/26/2016 12:28 PMDidn't realize how challenging it would be to remember to turn the water off while brushing my teeth. Getting in to the habit now though! -
Shirley English 10/25/2016 6:57 AMPacked my lunch in reusable containers today! No waste. -
Shirley English 10/24/2016 1:06 PMWent for a walk at lunch today, what a beautiful day in New England. -
Shirley English 10/16/2016 7:19 PMDecided to go to goose pond instead. Beautiful hike! -
Shirley English 10/16/2016 6:58 AM-
Stephanie Goulet 10/16/2016 4:29 PMWhat a cute four-legged friend!
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Shirley English 10/15/2016 8:28 AMLooking forward to exploring a hiking trail at the Quabbin today -
Shirley English 10/14/2016 7:16 AMLet's go NEC Green Team!