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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Nikki Williams

Community Team

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Nikki's actions

Transportation

Choose a Carbon Offset

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

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Energy

Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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Simplicity

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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Waste

Set up Recycling

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

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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

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

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

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Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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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.

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Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

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Transportation

Use Muscle Power

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

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Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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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.

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Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 100 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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Waste

Buy Food and Water Only

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

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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.

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Waste

Lobby for Reusables

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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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.

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Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

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Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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Waste

Become a Master Recyler/Composter

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

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Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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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.

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Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 50 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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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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Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 100 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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Water

Ditch the Lawn

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

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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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Nature

Eat Meals Outside

I will eat 3 meal(s) outside each day.

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Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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Waste

Personal Waste Audit

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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Transportation

Just Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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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.

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Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

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Waste

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

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Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

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Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

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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

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 40-minute walk outside each day.

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Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 60 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 60 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.)

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Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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Waste

Recycle all Recyclable Materials

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

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Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

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Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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Nature

Keep a Nature Journal

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

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Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

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Waste

Buy in Bulk

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

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