Kathryn Lindquist
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 10 TOTAL
Kathryn's actions
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Audit Toxic Products In My Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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
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.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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 6 hour(s) in my community.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a 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.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.27 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 6 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per 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.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Upgrade my Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Community
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
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