DyLynn Robertson
"Notice crows, listen to trees, and touch rocks..."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 741 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO140minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO8.8pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO35disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO60minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO16zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO5.5poundswaste composted
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UP TO9.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO30minutesspent exercising
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UP TO340gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO24plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
DyLynn's actions
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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.
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.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
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.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Health
Audit Toxic Products In My Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days 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.
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DyLynn Robertson 10/28/2016 9:42 PMGlad I participated in the challenges...reminded me to appreciate our family's prior efforts and renew commitments to future lifestyle changes. -
DyLynn Robertson 10/28/2016 6:28 AMHard to swallow after watching "Forks Over Knives" (2011)....at 6:00 am!!! -
DyLynn Robertson 10/27/2016 8:13 AM15 years ago I hosted an 8 week NWEI Discussion Group "Healthy Planet, Healthy Children" at my family child care home...great discussions with parents, neighbors and family members about how our lives today impact our children's lives tomorrow! -
DyLynn Robertson 10/27/2016 8:10 AMI've been seeking outdoor inspirations to make "desk" time more connected to broader life concepts than just the paperwork in front of me! -
DyLynn Robertson 10/26/2016 10:12 AMMade wellness appointment to take care of me...live life well! -
DyLynn Robertson 10/22/2016 9:35 PMWent to a workshop to learn about techniques to extend garden growing season...! -
DyLynn Robertson 10/22/2016 7:36 AMGardening...watching geese overhead...best meditation!