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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Danielle Taylor

Ecova EcoChallengers

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Danielle's actions

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

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Health

Avoid Refined Sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

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Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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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.

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Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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Food

Whole Food Diet

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 4 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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Food

Cook New Recipes

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

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Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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Community

Pick up the Phone

I will make 1 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate community or planet-friendly policies.

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Transportation

Choose a Carbon Offset

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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Community

Write Letters

I will write 1 letter(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.

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Food

Animal-free diet

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

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Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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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.

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Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

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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.

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Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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