Brenda Dolan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,051 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO30organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Brenda's actions
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
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.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Participant Feed
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Brenda Dolan 10/28/2016 8:06 AMWhat great participation and involvement! -
Brenda Dolan 10/25/2016 3:19 PMLet's do this team! -
Brenda Dolan 10/25/2016 8:18 AMGreat momentum! -
Brenda Dolan 10/22/2016 9:48 PMKeep it up! -
Brenda Dolan 10/21/2016 9:59 AMLet's keep it going! -
Brenda Dolan 10/20/2016 11:15 AMOne time actions earn 50 points! Big earnings there. :) -
Brenda Dolan 10/17/2016 12:18 PMInteresting concept to make your own toothpaste... not something I'd even thought of in the past. I may have to try it. -
Brenda Dolan 10/13/2016 8:10 AMOh no! Rainmageddon is coming and I haven't completely cleared out my summer garden to finish preparing it for winter yet. -
Brenda Dolan 10/11/2016 1:20 PMI love to see healthy practices encouraged! It's fantastic that the challenges are practical and realistic but also push people beyond their comfort zones.