
Sherry Milliken
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 601 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO225minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO6.0neighborsmet
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UP TO30disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO846gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO75plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Sherry's actions
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
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
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
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
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Participant Feed
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Sherry Milliken 10/21/2016 3:34 PMits amazing how easy this is . . .and these actions really do help our world . . . who would've thought!! :o)
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Sherry Milliken 10/14/2016 12:14 PMa few of the things, I'm constantly harping at my kids for . . . turning off lights, etc. but a few of the others, I never really thought about, so if doing them improves our world, then I'm all in!