Kim Morrison
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,771 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
-
UP TO238minutesspent outdoors
-
UP TO6.0conversationswith people
-
UP TO23pounds of CO2have been saved
-
UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
-
UP TO10hoursvolunteered
-
UP TO4.0milestraveled by foot
-
UP TO10disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO120minutesnot spent in front of a screen
-
UP TO3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
-
UP TO1.4poundswaste composted
-
UP TO6.0organic mealsconsumed
-
UP TO60minutesspent exercising
-
UP TO6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
-
UP TO370gallons of waterhave been saved
-
UP TO10milestraveled by bus
-
UP TO3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
-
UP TO13plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Kim's actions
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.
Food
100-Mile Diet
I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Food
Advocate for more Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 59 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 17.52 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about 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.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
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.
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.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 5 new neighbor(s) per day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 60 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
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.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 6.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
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
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
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.
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.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Create Your Own Action
Raise awareness locally and globally
I will share ideas locally and globally, in travel and social media
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 4 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 5.36 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
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?
-
Kim Morrison 10/18/2016 9:50 PMCreating a routine becomes easy. We recycle curbside and put extra plastic, bags, metals and styrofoam aside to take to Far West Fibers. Our main goal is to reduce packaging, for instance we purchase organic spinach and put it in our own bags to avoid plastic clamshell packaging.