
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
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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!