Heather Bray
"Welcome to the SPC Net Impact Transportation Team! By simply driving less and taking better care of your vehicle, you can save money at the pump while reducing your emissions. See our website for more info and action ideas. https://transportationecochallenge.wordpress.com/"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 560 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10milestraveled by bike
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UP TO82pounds of CO2have been saved
Heather's actions
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.
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.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.87 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Heather Bray 10/25/2017 12:08 PMLast day! Thank you to everyone for participating in our challenge! I plan on staying committed to some of my actions after the eco challenge is over. Is anyone else going to do the same?-
i q 10/25/2017 12:21 PMYes, I definitely plan on staying committed to some of my actions as well. It has really been inspiring and I am motivated to these changes. But now I won't have to log in and report!
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Heather Bray 10/23/2017 6:25 AM2 days to go! What are everyone’s thoughts on the challenge so far? It has made me stop to really consider my actions on a daily basis and the impact they have. I’ve made much more of an effort to plan my trips to reduce my driving time everyday. -
Heather Bray 10/20/2017 8:56 AMEnjoy this beautiful weather and go for a walk today! -
Heather Bray 10/18/2017 7:52 AMWe’re halfway through the challenge! Keep it up, everyone! -
Heather Bray 10/17/2017 7:15 AMIf you aren't able to work from home or reduce your daily commute, try bringing your lunch a few days a week to avoid driving on your lunch breaks. It will help save you money too!-
Lea Vreeland 10/17/2017 11:55 AMGreat idea!!
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Heather Bray 10/15/2017 3:02 PMBefore we begin the workweek, remember that observing the speed limit is actually good for your fuel economy because gas mileage decreases rapidly over 50 mph. Each 5 mph you drive over 50 mph is like paying an extra $0.18 per gallon of gas! -
Heather Bray 10/14/2017 3:20 AMGreat start to the challenge, everyone! Let’s keep up the efforts over the weekend! -
Heather Bray 10/11/2017 8:36 AMFor those of us in Florida, we rely heavily on the a/c in our vehicles, but this can reduce our fuel economy by up to 25%. There are ways to reduce the demand on your a/c and help your vehicle cool down faster, which will improve your overall fuel economy.
-Roll down your windows to let the hot air out of the vehicle before turning on the a/c .
-Do not idle while running the a/c, instead turn on the a/c only after you've begun driving.
-Park in the shade or use a sunshade
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Heather Bray 10/10/2017 11:18 AMRapid acceleration and braking can lower your gas mileage anywhere from 10%-40%. Simply easing up on the gas and brakes can make a big impact on your fuel economy and emissions.
