Meredith Osborn
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 10 TOTAL
Meredith's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.23 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
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