Alison Layman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 335 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO175minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO8.0milestraveled by bike
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO35minutesspent exercising
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UP TO80gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO12meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO15plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Alison'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.
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.
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 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.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 35 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 25 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
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
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.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 8 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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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Alison Layman 10/18/2016 8:13 AMCleaning my beta's bowl involved 5 trips outside to drain water into the garden. Final result was a clean home and happy garden.
There are pitchers next to my sink and I've started to collect all excess water from rinsing dishes, etc. and am keeping our pine trees healthy. Unlike most trees, if you have pine they do not hibernate and seek water in the winter months.