
Lisa Cherry
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,536 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO150minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO77pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO15peoplehelped
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO6.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO45meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO450minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO30plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO150milestraveled by carpool
Lisa's actions
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.04 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
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
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
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 6 hour(s) in my community.
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
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
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.
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.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients 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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Participant Feed
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Lisa Cherry 10/28/2016 7:26 AMIt has made me more conscious of how my actions effect the environment and my health. -
Lisa Cherry 10/28/2016 7:18 AMCan't believe it's the last day that challenge went so fast! -
Lisa Cherry 10/26/2016 8:05 AMOverall, I am having a good time with the challenge. I wish it was longer! -
Lisa Cherry 10/26/2016 7:50 AMI think the most difficult challenge to follow is adopting a "Needs vs. Wants" lifestyle. -
Lisa Cherry 10/24/2016 7:34 AMLast week of the challenge... let's make it count! -
Lisa Cherry 10/18/2016 2:33 PMExcited to start this challenge! Hoping that it helps me develop better habits. :)