
Barbara Fishleder
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,170 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO560gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO28meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO21milestraveled by foot
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UP TO9.7poundswaste composted
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UP TO41pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.7pounds of paperhave been saved
Barbara's actions
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
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
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 3.62 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
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.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
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
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
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
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Barbara Fishleder 10/26/2016 6:26 PMTanya you should get bonus points for viewing the most exotic wildlife during the ecochallenge! -
Barbara Fishleder 10/20/2016 6:11 PMAccording to the "clean 15" and "dirty 15" fruit lists which discuss which items have the least/most pesticides, we should choose avocados, corn, pineapple, or cabbage over strawberries, apples, nectarines and peaches. Read more here: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/.
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Barbara Fishleder 10/19/2016 8:39 PMI definitely blew one of my challenges tonight. I ate dinner while watching the debate - an eco challenge "my bad!." -
Barbara Fishleder 10/17/2016 5:30 PMGo Team PLF - we have already saved an impressive amount of water and energy resources and we are just beginning! -
Barbara Fishleder 10/14/2016 9:49 PMSaved some water today and some car emissions! -
Barbara Fishleder 10/11/2016 11:00 PMGood health and good luck to Team PLF and Mother Earth!