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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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nancy dodge

Hennebery Eddy Architects

"Go, Dog. Go!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 706 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    300
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    25
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    220
    miles
    traveled by carpool
  • UP TO
    2.8
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    158
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

nancy's actions

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.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Try Carpooling

I will commute by carpool 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 11.29 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy from a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Cook New Recipes

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Lobby for Reusables

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle all Recyclable Materials

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.74 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Create Your Own Action

Walking

I will walk two times per day, morning and night.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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    nancy dodge 10/28/2016 1:16 PM
    Last day!  :)

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    nancy dodge 10/28/2016 1:15 PM
    just missed the rain last night on the dog walk.  Lucy thanks me!

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    nancy dodge 10/26/2016 8:47 AM
    Down to the last few days of the Challenge.  Hopefully this will become a way of life after this week!

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    nancy dodge 10/25/2016 1:06 PM
    Ugh!  Drove the car to work.  No transportation points for me today. 

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    nancy dodge 10/24/2016 4:00 PM
    Last week Team Nick! 

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    nancy dodge 10/21/2016 8:43 AM
    Dear Mother Nature, 
    Please hold out the rain until after lunch time!


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    nancy dodge 10/20/2016 1:39 PM
    My evening walk is being replaced with noon walk.  If you were out at the noon hour, you've come back soaking wet! 

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    nancy dodge 10/19/2016 7:30 AM
    Morning walk getting harder each day for the old dog, and her master.  Hey, at least I escaped the rain! 

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    nancy dodge 10/14/2016 9:21 AM
    Water saving; done.  Carpool; done.  Ready to roll!

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    nancy dodge 10/05/2016 7:37 AM
    Looking for all HEA employees to signup, the sooner the better!