Regina Miller
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 570 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.8pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO4.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO90minutesspent exercising
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO120minutesof additional sleep
Regina's actions
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
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.
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
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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
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
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.
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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Regina Miller 10/28/2016 9:34 AMI'm always glad for this challenge - helps me to realize there are so many things I can try to help our environment! -
Regina Miller 10/26/2016 9:41 AMEating lunch out of my reusable container brought from home. -
Regina Miller 10/25/2016 9:11 AMNice warm socks for the cooler weather! and sweatshirts... instead of increasing the heat in the house.
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Regina Miller 10/21/2016 10:38 AMMy blueberry bushes are going to love the mulch built up around them. Better late than never! -
Regina Miller 10/20/2016 11:18 AMI wish it was today that I would be out exploring a new nature trail... SOON! -
Regina Miller 10/19/2016 9:16 AMI just ordered a FREE e-book! -
Regina Miller 10/14/2016 8:42 AMI was brushing my teeth this morning and almost turned the water on before I finished and then I remembered! Not until I'm done... -
Regina Miller 10/12/2016 10:14 AMThe weather is beautiful out and makes it easier to commit to walking outdoors. I'm trying to take a 30 minute walk each day at lunchtime. Today was lovely! -
Regina Miller 9/28/2016 9:52 AMThe Eco Challenge last year inspired me to stop buying bottled water on a regular basis. I have filtered water at home and at the office. I have continued to use a reusable water bottle since last year!