
Taylor Nieman
"It is my mission to raise awareness on how every little bit counts."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 800 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.8pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO260minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO2.9pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO18disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO30minutesspent exercising
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UP TO480gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO16milestraveled by bus
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UP TO9.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO120minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO36plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Taylor's actions
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
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.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 20 hour(s) in my community.
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.
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.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
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
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
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.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
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
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
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.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.56 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Create Your Own Action
Mindfulness
I will take 5 minutes everyday to breath, by mindful, and relax my mind.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
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.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 8 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -0.2 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a 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.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Join A Quit-Smoking Program
I will join a smoking cessation program and post my daily progress on my EcoChallenge feed.
Participant Feed
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Taylor Nieman 10/28/2016 8:52 PMLast day of the challenge. Going to still keep it all up. Hopefully can start exercising and riding my bike to school more. I am so grateful for my strong body, my wonderful doctors, and my opportunity to go to college. -
Taylor Nieman 10/28/2016 10:14 AMBeen super on top of taking the bus all week and riding my bike. Only driven twice this week. -
Taylor Nieman 10/28/2016 10:13 AMOver a week without smoking! -
Taylor Nieman 10/23/2016 4:13 PMAbout to meal prep for the week. Lots of squash cooking is going to be happening. -
Taylor Nieman 10/23/2016 4:13 PMSaw a bunch of squirrels collecting nuts on my morning walk. So cute. -
Taylor Nieman 10/20/2016 10:43 PMToday I am grateful for my loving partner, my sweet dog Cinder, and my cozy home. -
Taylor Nieman 10/20/2016 11:55 AMUsing my own water bottle and coffee mug everyday. Saving money and the planet. -
Taylor Nieman 10/19/2016 12:07 PMDay three free of smoking. -
Taylor Nieman 10/17/2016 4:39 PMI emailed my mom today letting her know how much I care about here today to complete one of my challenges. It made me realize how much praise the people in my life deserve. I really liked that challenge and I think I am going to carry that one past the two weeks. -
Taylor Nieman 10/17/2016 9:59 AMMade my own toothpaste this weekend to reduce waste. Only three simple ingredients. Coconut oil, baking soda and peppermint oil.