Julie Harris
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 511 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.8pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO100minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO6.6pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO20disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.1poundswaste composted
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UP TO150minutesspent exercising
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UP TO160gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO32plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Julie's actions
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.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
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
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 0 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Julie Harris 10/19/2016 11:15 AMI have been using a reusable cup when I go to Starbucks or Dutch Bros. which helps to avoid sending disposable cups to the landfill. -
Julie Harris 10/10/2016 3:29 PMI will plan my meals with zero waste. If I do have waste then I will give them to my chickens and goats.-
Lora Gensheimer 10/11/2016 5:02 PMLove it! I kinda miss my chickens for this reason!
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