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
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?
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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 AMI like this idea! I hope someone with experience comments so I can learn, too. :)
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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 AMAwesome, Chelsea! Can't wait to hear how it goes.
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