nancy dodge
"Go, Dog. Go!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 706 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO25milestraveled by bus
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UP TO220milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO2.8poundswaste composted
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UP TO158pounds of CO2have 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.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each 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.
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.
Create Your Own Action
Walking
I will walk two times per day, morning and night.
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nancy dodge 10/28/2016 1:16 PMLast day! :) -
nancy dodge 10/28/2016 1:15 PMjust missed the rain last night on the dog walk. Lucy thanks me! -
nancy dodge 10/26/2016 8:47 AMDown to the last few days of the Challenge. Hopefully this will become a way of life after this week! -
nancy dodge 10/25/2016 1:06 PMUgh! Drove the car to work. No transportation points for me today. -
nancy dodge 10/24/2016 4:00 PMLast week Team Nick! -
nancy dodge 10/21/2016 8:43 AMDear Mother Nature,
Please hold out the rain until after lunch time!
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nancy dodge 10/20/2016 1:39 PMMy evening walk is being replaced with noon walk. If you were out at the noon hour, you've come back soaking wet! -
nancy dodge 10/19/2016 7:30 AMMorning walk getting harder each day for the old dog, and her master. Hey, at least I escaped the rain! -
nancy dodge 10/14/2016 9:21 AMWater saving; done. Carpool; done. Ready to roll! -
nancy dodge 10/05/2016 7:37 AMLooking for all HEA employees to signup, the sooner the better!