Emily Carnes
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 275 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO4.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
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UP TO40gallons of waterhave been saved
Emily's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
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.
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
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
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.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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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Emily Carnes 10/14/2016 9:18 AM
Excited to see how much of a difference I can make in my daily routine! Today I remembered to turn off the water while I brushed my teeth :) -
Emily Carnes 9/23/2016 11:43 AMGetting ready for the Eco Challenge!