Kelly Youngberg
"To live in joyful symbiosis with mother nature and all the life she supports. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 846 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO125gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO60milestraveled by bus
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UP TO195minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO360minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO56plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO-10.6pounds of CO2have been saved
Kelly's actions
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -0.71 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
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.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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.
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.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per 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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
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.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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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Kelly Youngberg 10/24/2016 1:25 PMFYI: Metro Recycling Information (503-234-3000) is the best resource to learn how to properly dispose of items not accepted through residential Curbside Collection Service. From packing peanuts to propane tanks, find sustainable solutions for unwanted materials using Metro's updated recycler directory. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/article/402932