Harmony Stillwell
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,035 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.5pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO615minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO112pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO300minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO9.0poundswaste composted
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UP TO586gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO140milestraveled by bus
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UP TO24meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO120plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Harmony'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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 13.6 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 10 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
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
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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 Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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
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.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
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.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
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.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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Harmony Stillwell 10/19/2016 8:32 AMI'm really liking the LED bulbs I installed! -
Harmony Stillwell 10/18/2016 8:38 AMGlad to see such great participation from my teammates! -
Harmony Stillwell 10/17/2016 9:23 AMDetermined to get in my walk despite this weather! -
Harmony Stillwell 10/13/2016 10:43 AM -
Harmony Stillwell 10/13/2016 10:43 AMI'm trying to get more team members signed up! -
Harmony Stillwell 10/11/2016 11:04 AMI've already started to try to use only one paper towel when drying hands. I thought it would be easy, but it's a hard habit to break! -
Harmony Stillwell 10/10/2016 10:33 AMI've already started on my goals! -
Harmony Stillwell 10/06/2016 12:38 PMGetting closer :) -
Harmony Stillwell 10/05/2016 10:52 AMLooking forward to this years Ecochallenge!