Susan Lenart
"Saving at least one cup and getting a little more sleep every day! :)"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,020 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.7pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO30disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO14locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO113gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO270minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO9.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Susan's actions
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
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.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
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.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
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.
Participant Feed
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Susan Lenart 10/28/2016 4:07 AM -
Susan Lenart 10/27/2016 3:54 AMWe're in the home stretch for this challenge, and looking back on the past several weeks I think that some of the actions I signed up for will become part of my every day activities... Some of them were hard to get started (like the reusable cups for coffee.....have to remember to set mine out in a prominent location for an easy "grab") but now are really routine! I've even got a new coffeemaker that brews directly into a thermal carafe so there's no additional energy expended on a warming plate under the pot. I've found the coffee keeps hot for a LONG time! -
Susan Lenart 10/26/2016 4:04 AMI've been exploring the land of meatless meals, and found some awesome recipes that I'll continue to make - even after this challenge is completed this week. As a result, my vegetarian niece is beyond excited, as you can imagine! -
Susan Lenart 10/25/2016 3:31 AMI did a little research to see how long it takes to do something before it becomes a habit - and see that there's some big variation in time out there....but on average, it takes about 21 days. If all goes well, I should be able to keep on doing the challenges I picked so they all become good habits! -
Susan Lenart 10/14/2016 12:02 PMThat morning cup of coffee is even better with a nice reusable Contigo cup! Stays warmer longer too :)