Laís Garcia
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,086 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO40disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO810minutesspent exercising
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UP TO65plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO562pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO18whole food mealsconsumed
Laís's actions
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
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.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Take Control
I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 90 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
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
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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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Laís Garcia 10/25/2017 11:54 AM -
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Laís Garcia 10/23/2017 4:49 AM-
Laura Geertruida Maaike Efua Quainoo 10/23/2017 5:34 AMWow, I see an enormous amount of plastic cans.
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Laís Garcia 10/20/2017 4:26 AM -
Laís Garcia 10/18/2017 9:14 AM -
Laís Garcia 10/17/2017 5:56 AM