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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Regina Miller

Eco Nationals

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 570 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    0.8
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    4.4
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    120
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    of additional sleep

Regina's actions

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy from a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


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    Regina Miller 10/28/2016 9:34 AM
    I'm always glad for this challenge - helps me to realize there are so many things I can try to help our environment!

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    Regina Miller 10/26/2016 9:41 AM
    Eating lunch out of my reusable container brought from home.

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    Regina Miller 10/25/2016 9:11 AM
    Nice 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 AM
    My blueberry bushes are going to love the mulch built up around them.  Better late than never! 

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    Regina Miller 10/20/2016 11:18 AM
    I wish it was today that I would be out exploring a new nature trail... SOON!

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    Regina Miller 10/19/2016 9:16 AM
    I just ordered a FREE e-book!

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    Regina Miller 10/14/2016 8:42 AM
    I was brushing my teeth this morning and almost turned the water on before I finished and then I remembered! Not until I'm done...

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    Regina Miller 10/12/2016 10:14 AM
    The 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!

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    Regina Miller 9/28/2016 9:52 AM
    The 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!