
Michelle Dinesen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,086 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO24disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO126gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO45meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO16milestraveled by bike
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UP TO11milestraveled by foot
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UP TO240minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO80minutesspent exercising
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UP TO110minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO80minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO52plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO41pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Michelle's actions
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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
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.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per 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
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.27 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.21 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
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.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
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.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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
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.
Food
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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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Michelle Dinesen 10/13/2016 2:24 PMSo excited to get started on the Ecochallenge!!!