Diane Hammerstad
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 860 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO7.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO400gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO24meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO60milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO180minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO13plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO-23.9pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO16zero-waste mealsconsumed
Diane's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -3.98 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
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
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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 Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
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