
Heidi Bertman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 350 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO13pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO8.3poundswaste composted
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UP TO8.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO13meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO450minutesof additional sleep
Heidi's actions
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
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
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 2 meal(s) outside each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per 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.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Participant Feed
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Heidi Bertman 10/26/2016 7:12 PMSomething I hadn't really realized - but being in a place where the weather is so warm much of the year, it's easy to fall into the local habit of eating outside. A nice addition to my list of actions. -
Heidi Bertman 10/24/2016 5:04 PMEating meatless meals in Texas is kind of hilarious! -
Heidi Bertman 10/23/2016 3:09 PMGetting ready for a trip inspired an energy saving task that I have been meaning to do for awhile: adding a timer to our living room light so we will have light on in the dark evenings ahead but not leave the light on unnecessarily. Some day we might get a more connected system, but for now it's a simple solution. -
Heidi Bertman 10/22/2016 5:40 PMGot some extra, and very much needed, rest last night and took a nice walk outside this afternoon - what a beautiful fall day! Now to find a blankie while I read in order to avoid turning up the heat... -
Heidi Bertman 10/20/2016 7:06 PMOnline energy audit = done! No real news there - our 1947 house with some lax insulation attempts by previous owners is not winning any awards. At least we have storm windows - those mitigate a lot of the potential draftiness. -
Heidi Bertman 10/14/2016 9:52 AMRE: recycling and reuse - worth a read http://grist.org/business-technology/apples-recycling-robot-wants-your-old-iphone-dont-give-it-to-him/ -
Heidi Bertman 10/14/2016 9:49 AMThermostat is on, but it's 2 degrees lower! -
Heidi Bertman 10/06/2016 9:47 AMLots of great challenges to choose from! This year I am taking the opportunity to "reset" and get back to some essential good practices in my home.-
Camilla Cok 10/08/2016 1:26 PM
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