Holly Scholles
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 10 TOTAL
Holly's actions
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 16 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.75 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
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
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 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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