Jenny Heins
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 270 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO72gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO18meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.2poundswaste composted
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UP TO1.9pounds of paperhave been saved
Jenny'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.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
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.
Energy
Upgrade my Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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
Choose electric over gas
I just purchased an all-electric car. I will choose driving it (and giving someone else a ride) over riding with them in a gas vehicle.
Participant Feed
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Jenny Heins 10/22/2016 9:46 PMSo interesting. Today I purchased a couple of things I didn't need, but they were both completely compostable. 1 - I bought a couple of decorative halloween pumpkins. 2 - I bought a sunflower head. I don't need these things, but purchasing them supported a couple of small farms and they will not cause any environmental impacts that I can think of except enhancing some soil. But I can't check off choosing "needs" over "wants" today. -
Jenny Heins 10/19/2016 8:58 PMChoosing the electric car is easier than I thought. Thanking people is harder. -
Jenny Heins 10/15/2016 10:19 PMI didn't buy anything except breakfast today and started work on decluttering the basement. Today I am writing down 3 things I am grateful for, but am looking forward to finding someone to thank every day. That is something that I often overlook.