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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Deb Saari

MHCC Sustainable Saints

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Deb's actions

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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Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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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.

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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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Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

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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.

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Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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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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Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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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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Create Your Own Action

Repair clothing instead of recycle it.

Because I know how to sew and I can repair clothing seams and reuse them instead of recycling to Goodwill and buying new, I think. Also, maybe I can refashion some pieces to update them, instead of buying new styles.

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Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

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Food

Whole Food Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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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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Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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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.

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Health

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

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Transportation

Just Drive Less

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

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Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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