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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Donna Andrews

NCPL Green Team

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Donna's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

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

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Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

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

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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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Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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Waste

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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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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Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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Waste

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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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

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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Transportation

Just Drive Less

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

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Waste

Use Reusable Containers

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

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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

Eat Meatless Meals

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

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Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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Water

Install a Toilet Tank Bank

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per 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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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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Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

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

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