Vanessa Smith
"Saving The Earth One Drop and Switch At A Time"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 611 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.0conversationswith people
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UP TO150disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO600gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO128milestraveled by bus
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UP TO105minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO40minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO450minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO8.0peoplehelped
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UP TO150plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO66pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO8.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Vanessa's actions
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 7 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
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
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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 32 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 12.43 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a 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
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Participant Feed
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Vanessa Smith 10/28/2016 5:03 AMEveryone is doing an excellent job! Please keep up the good work. :-) -
Vanessa Smith 10/28/2016 5:00 AMWe continue to keep up the good work even after the challenge is over. We must do all we can to save our planet. -
Vanessa Smith 10/28/2016 4:59 AMWe are continuing to save the planet by conserving as much as possible. -
Vanessa Smith 10/26/2016 1:19 PMGoing great and really enjoying the challenges. -
Vanessa Smith 10/25/2016 7:52 AMContinue to work on all my challenges. I have many, but I have been doing most of them all the time in my daily life. I shall continue to keep up the good work. :-) -
Vanessa Smith 10/24/2016 6:51 AMGoing great and rolling right along! -
Vanessa Smith 10/23/2016 4:00 PMSaving water and electricity as much as possible each day. -
Vanessa Smith 10/21/2016 5:07 AMAll of my challenges are rolling smoothly. Those quick showers are really something. I never knew I could move so fast. LOL :-) -
Vanessa Smith 10/21/2016 5:04 AMWe are conserving energy all over our home. I fuss at my Pookie about standing in the fridge with the door open. Know what you want out of the fridge and get it without hanging in the door. Really! -
Vanessa Smith 10/21/2016 5:02 AMYesterday was the best for saving energy. The whether was perfect for hanging clothes outside to dry and not using the dryer. Excellent! :-)