Nicole Campbell Peters
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 335 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO26disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO600gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO780minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO13organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO13peoplehelped
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UP TO99plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO14pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.7pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO13zero-waste mealsconsumed
Nicole's actions
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
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.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 8 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each 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.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Participant Feed
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Nicole Campbell Peters 10/28/2016 1:38 PMI've mostly been parked on this couch for the last two weeks where I could see every sunset perfectly. Hope everyone enjoyed the challenge and found some ways to do some challenges that could lead to permanent change! See you around the water cooler.