Erin Primrose
"Helping to create a world my kids can be proud of."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 305 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0disposable cupnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30minutesof additional sleep
Erin's actions
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).
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.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 20 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
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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Erin Primrose 10/28/2016 12:31 PMThis has been a fun way to stay connected to and concious of the world around us! Thanks for including me! -
Erin Primrose 10/04/2016 9:48 AMWorking on getting information on local CSAs to choose today! Can we start now?