Carie Strahorn
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 485 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO1.5pounds of paperhave been saved
-
UP TO150minutesspent outdoors
-
UP TO24milestraveled by bike
-
UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
-
UP TO54pounds of CO2have been saved
-
UP TO4.0milestraveled by foot
-
UP TO5.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
-
UP TO3.4poundswaste composted
-
UP TO16organic mealsconsumed
-
UP TO14locally sourced mealsconsumed
-
UP TO60minutesspent exercising
-
UP TO280gallons of waterhave been saved
-
UP TO100minutesof additional sleep
Carie's actions
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.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Energy
Upgrade my Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 6.15 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 3.22 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 50 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
-
Carie Strahorn 10/19/2016 12:24 AMGreat! A longer walk planned tomorrow. -
Carie Strahorn 10/17/2016 6:03 AMWorking hard on challenges this week!! Glad we're in a community that makes it easy.