
Erin Garvey
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 280 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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UP TO12lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO180minutesspent exercising
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UP TO60gallons of waterhave been saved
Erin's actions
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 3 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 4 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
100-Mile Diet
I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.
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
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
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.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Participant Feed
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Erin Garvey 10/19/2016 12:53 PMGoing well! Started even adding my shed hair to the compost!