Heidi Hocamp
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 195 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.0organic mealsconsumed
Heidi's actions
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.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 90 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 333 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Advocate for more Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
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.
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