becky kreger
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 10 TOTAL
becky's actions
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 8 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
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 Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
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