Mandy Flett
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 600 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.7pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO137pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO12lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO14disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO221milestraveled by bus
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UP TO112plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Mandy's actions
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
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.
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.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 17 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 9.28 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
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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Mandy Flett 10/28/2016 8:32 AMThis was really fun participate in this year because I was starting to teach my son the importance of sustainability. -
Mandy Flett 10/18/2016 5:46 PMThis is a great motivator for me because I am trying to transition my toddler to take showers instead of baths. So we have been co-showering instead of baths. -
Mandy Flett 10/17/2016 12:57 PMIt is also nice to remember to use my grocery bags again instead of leaving them home. -
Mandy Flett 10/17/2016 12:56 PMWe placed 8 cubic yards of mulch in our front yard; looks great but a ton of work.