Jackie Santa Lucia
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 220 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.7pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO420minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO46pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO8.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.5poundswaste composted
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UP TO240minutesspent exercising
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UP TO150milestraveled by bus
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO280minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO18plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Jackie's actions
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.05 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
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.
Participant Feed
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Jackie Santa Lucia 10/28/2016 1:57 PM -
Jackie Santa Lucia 10/27/2016 9:19 AMAs part of the challenge, I re-watched the documentary "STINK! the film the chemical industry does not want you to see" as a reminder of why materials we consume and use matter to our health and environment. Check it out, its free to stream all of October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
https://stinkmovie.com/