Barbara Hassan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 260 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO24disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO197gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO180minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO32plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.8poundswaste composted
Barbara's actions
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
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
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
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 6 hour(s) in my community.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 90-minute walk outside each day.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
Create Your Own Action
Social media for a better world
I'll post or forward at least one Earth friendly article per day in at least one of the three public forums I manage to raise awareness of the environmental challenges and novel solutions occurring around us. Hopefully, this challenge will inspire and motivate others to engage and become part of the solution.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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Barbara Hassan 10/17/2016 11:12 PMI avoid plastic bottles and use refillable stainless steel and glass bottles. -
Barbara Hassan 10/17/2016 11:10 PMI put my computer to sleep immediately after I've finished each session. -
Barbara Hassan 10/17/2016 11:09 PMI carry three collapsable reusable shopping bags in my handbag so that I'm never without. I also keep a few more in my vehicle.