
Chelsea Penning
""I am only one, but I am still one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do." ~Helen Keller"
POINTS TOTAL
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Chelsea's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Community
Pick up the Phone
I will make 1 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate community or planet-friendly policies.
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.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
Participant Feed
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Chelsea Penning 8/30/2016 1:45 PMBeen trying to cut back on social media for a while, once a day sounds tough but I'm excited to give it a shot! -
Chelsea Penning 8/29/2016 8:26 AMBeen thinking of trying to set up a worm compost on my balcony since my apartment complex doesn't compost. Maybe this challenge will be the perfect time to do that! Anyone have experience with vermicomposting?-
Chelsea Penning 8/30/2016 1:43 PMSome friends on Facebook shared some tips with me! One posted this link:
http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/guide-to-vermicomposting-zmaz83jazshe.aspx
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Mercedes Salles 8/29/2016 10:52 AM
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Chelsea Penning 8/26/2016 8:43 AMExcited for the extra motivation to "up my game" and improve my efforts to help the environment!-
Sara Mihm 8/26/2016 9:29 AM
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