
Kat Stevens
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,620 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO224milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO30minutesspent exercising
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0organic mealconsumed
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UP TO3.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO79pounds of CO2have been saved
Kat's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
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.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients 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
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Nature
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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.
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
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 56 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 19.8 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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Kat Stevens 10/28/2016 3:14 PMCarpooling to work is great!