Lizzy Gazeley
"Protect the earth "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 451 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO60gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO25minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO120minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO9.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO3.3pounds of CO2have been saved
Lizzy's actions
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 25-minute walk outside each day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a 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.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 90 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Participant Feed
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Lizzy Gazeley 10/12/2016 5:07 PM:)