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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Chelsea Penning

MultCo Moves

""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"

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Chelsea's actions

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

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Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

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Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

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Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

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Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

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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.

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Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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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.

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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.

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Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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Food

Buy from a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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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.

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Transportation

Just Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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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.

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Participant Feed


  • Chelsea Penning's avatar
    Chelsea Penning 8/30/2016 1:45 PM
    Been trying to cut back on social media for a while, once a day sounds tough but I'm excited to give it a shot!

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    Chelsea Penning 8/29/2016 8:26 AM
    Been 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's avatar
      Chelsea Penning 8/30/2016 1:43 PM
      Some friends on Facebook shared some tips with me! One posted this link: 

      http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/guide-to-vermicomposting-zmaz83jazshe.aspx


    • Mercedes Salles's avatar
      Mercedes Salles 8/29/2016 10:52 AM
      I 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 AM
    Excited for the extra motivation to "up my game" and improve my efforts to help the environment!