
Meghan Wirtner
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 771 Total
Participant Impact
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up to9.9pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to720minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to140minutesspent outdoors
Meghan's Actions
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
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.
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.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Feed
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Meghan Wirtner 10/28/2016 3:54 PMLast day to rack up those points! Hope everyone was able to achieve at least one of their goals and that some even carry over into your every day lives :) Happy Halloween! -
Meghan Wirtner 10/27/2016 4:58 PMLast night of eco challenge! -
Meghan Wirtner 10/26/2016 4:50 PMRainy walks make for wet feet when you forget to wear your rainboots. -
Meghan Wirtner 10/25/2016 10:55 AMOnly a couple of days left, lets see what else we can do!-
Camilla Cok 10/26/2016 8:19 AMYAS!
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Meghan Wirtner 10/24/2016 8:25 AMLove my little walk in the morning to get to work. Nothing like some fresh air to wake you up! -
Meghan Wirtner 10/23/2016 12:23 PMDecided to skip the PSU farmers market and opted for our local local farmers market this weekend. Their pumpkins were beautiful! -
Meghan Wirtner 10/22/2016 11:59 AMSpent the whole morning cleaning and de cluttering and now off to the dog park to enjoy this beautiful weather! -
Meghan Wirtner 10/21/2016 3:10 PMSo happy I was able to take an extended walk not in the rain today. Felt significantly better afterwards. Yay fresh air and a little exercise. -
Meghan Wirtner 10/20/2016 7:35 PMBeen good about remembering to power down my work PC. Yay! -
Meghan Wirtner 10/20/2016 1:01 PMAt least the rain stopped for my walk back to the office