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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Amanda Thomas

Emerging Leaders Board

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Amanda's actions

Waste

Buy in Bulk

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

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Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.

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Community

Join my Neighborhood Association

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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Water

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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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.

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Community

Connect with a Nonprofit

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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Community

Express my Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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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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Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

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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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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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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.

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Community

Share my Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

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Nature

Join an Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

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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.

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