
Debra Burke
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 685 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO2.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO18lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO2.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO4.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO140gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Debra's actions
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 18 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Advocate for more Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 7 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Participant Feed
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Debra Burke 10/10/2016 4:25 PMAdmittedly, most of the Challenges I signed up for will be relatively painless for me, since these are Challenges I have lived by for over 40 years.