
Brenna Dickey
"Making this world a better place through honoring the environment and making good choices for a healthy, verdant and sustainable environment."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 985 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO75disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO810gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO150milestraveled by bus
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UP TO900minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO225minutesspent exercising
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UP TO375minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO150minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO15organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO90plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
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UP TO-10.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
Brenna's actions
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
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.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per 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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -1.78 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
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Brenna Dickey 10/12/2016 1:06 PM
Many of these challenges are challenges I make to myself every day.