
Shelby Carroll
"I'm KEEN on making the world GREEN!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 630 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.8pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO594minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO25milestraveled by bike
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UP TO36pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO6.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO18neighborsmet
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO8.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO32gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO12meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO360minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO8.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Shelby's actions
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 3 new neighbor(s) per day.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 5.68 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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 Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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.
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.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 68 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 128 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 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.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 33 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Participant Feed
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Shelby Carroll 10/28/2016 6:16 AMHave not turned on my heat in my home! Oh, and Im reusing a Halloween costume woo! -
Shelby Carroll 10/24/2016 9:46 AMNot showering today. That's right I said it -
Shelby Carroll 10/19/2016 7:34 AMDonated clothes this morning to a local charity.! De Clutter for Fall! -
Shelby Carroll 10/17/2016 11:27 AMWalked my neighbors dogs today and rode my bike to get coffee which I filled in a reusable cup :). -
Shelby Carroll 10/14/2016 11:18 AMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se_fYZRbyJs -
Shelby Carroll 10/14/2016 11:15 AM -
Shelby Carroll 10/14/2016 11:10 AMChallenge is going well! Recycling and using less water!