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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Korin Rasmussen

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Korin's actions

Waste

Buy in Bulk

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

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Set up Recycling

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

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Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

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Use Reusable Containers

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

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Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

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Recycle all Recyclable Materials

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

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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.

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Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

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Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

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Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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Simplicity

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

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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.

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Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 90 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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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.

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Health

Take Control

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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Nature

Explore my Area

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

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Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

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Health

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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Energy

Turn it off

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

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Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

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Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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Energy

Upgrade my Windows

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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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.

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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.

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Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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Energy

Use an Energy Meter

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

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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.

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Nature

Leave No Trace

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

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Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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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.

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Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

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Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 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.)

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Transportation

Just Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

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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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Water

Ditch the Lawn

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

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Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 0 meal(s) per day from local producers.

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Food

Whole Food Diet

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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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.

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Food

Buy from a Farmers Market

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

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