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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Stefanie Hirst

Skyscraper Squad

"Preserve, protect and nurture the environment"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 596 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    0.0
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    30
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    120
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    150
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    30
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Stefanie'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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Avoid Refined Sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy from a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


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    Stefanie Hirst 10/28/2016 8:40 AM
    So proud that I managed to keep up with my daily challenges. Even though it's come to an end, I'm gonna continue to make better choices in the future and keep it up!


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    Stefanie Hirst 10/25/2016 10:13 AM
    Chose to get off two stops before my main stop on the subway. Was a really nice night weather-wise. Today is quite a bit colder.

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    Stefanie Hirst 10/21/2016 11:46 AM
    Very rainy out so hard to walk for too long. Still managed to get some extra walking in though and the day is not over.

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    Stefanie Hirst 10/20/2016 1:22 PM

    Sent a thank you card to a loved one yesterday. Made their day and mine too!

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    Stefanie Hirst 10/19/2016 9:08 AM

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    Stefanie Hirst 10/19/2016 9:03 AM
    I had a long, tiring day yesterday and wasn't feeling right. Writing down three things that I'm grateful for really lifted my spirits and now I'm in a much better mood and ready for the day.

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      Stefanie Hirst 10/19/2016 9:10 AM
      Thanks Tara. It really does make a big difference.

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      Tara Marie Colaruotolo 10/19/2016 9:07 AM
      This has also helped me a lot too! I also send the email to someone to thank them each day. It seems to lift their spirits as well , which makes me feel better :) 

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    Stefanie Hirst 10/18/2016 2:53 PM
    Using reusable water bottles and got a plastic bowl for my salad today.

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    Stefanie Hirst 10/17/2016 9:57 AM
    Eating no refined sugars is very challenging. I felt a little weak because it was hard to stick to it but I made it through the weekend.

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    Stefanie Hirst 10/14/2016 11:32 AM
    Avoiding refined sugar is going to be the toughest one yet....

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    Stefanie Hirst 10/12/2016 10:45 AM
    So many new and exciting challenges this year! Something for everyone.