
Carie Strahorn
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 485 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.5pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO150minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO24milestraveled by bike
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO54pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO5.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO16organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO14locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
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UP TO280gallons of waterhave been saved
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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
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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.