
Tanya Richardson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,116 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.6pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO50minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO8.8pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO220minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO2.8poundswaste composted
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UP TO268gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO26meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO360minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO6.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Tanya's actions
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.
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.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
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
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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.
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
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 5 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Participant Feed
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Tanya Richardson 10/28/2016 1:04 PMWe got this!-
Karl Gieben 10/28/2016 9:49 PM
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Tanya Richardson 10/27/2016 9:06 AMTwo more days, we can do this! -
Tanya Richardson 10/26/2016 11:33 AMI keep forgetting to check in. -
Tanya Richardson 10/26/2016 11:25 AMWe are looking good to win! -
Tanya Richardson 10/25/2016 8:38 AMWe are almost there. -
Tanya Richardson 10/24/2016 10:33 AMA lot of these challenges have been about becoming mindful of your daily activities. Its a great habit to keep with.