Lauren Kane
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 370 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO196gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO90minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO540minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO18plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.2pounds of CO2have been saved
Lauren's actions
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 90 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 40-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
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
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 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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