Bobbi Kiser
"Be the change you wish to see in the world."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 495 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.3pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO24lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO206gallons of waterhave been saved
Bobbi's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 24 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Bobbi Kiser 10/28/2016 8:55 AMI enjoyed the two week challenge and I look forward to applying these daily habits to my routine and to help my family to do the same. -
Bobbi Kiser 10/21/2016 2:37 PM
Took at trip to Recology with my kids to see my husband at his work and to learn about all of the equipment that he works on as a mechanic and the Recycling process of Oregon. We had a great time! -
Bobbi Kiser 10/13/2016 12:32 PM
One more day! Looking forward to starting this challenge. I will be doing some shopping tonight in preparation for the challenge and also the storm. -
Bobbi Kiser 10/04/2016 9:40 AMExcited for the Eco Challenge and to make some changes in my everyday habits and those of my family.