Kyung Lee
"Striving for a Zero Waste Home"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 367 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO240minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO11pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO22whole food mealsconsumed
Kyung's actions
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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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Kyung Lee 10/25/2017 5:15 PMJust listened to a video on sleep and vitamin D. The neurologist mentioned how we used to spend much more time outside. That plus this challenge (and the gorgeous weather) helped me be outside much more these past two weeks. -
Kyung Lee 10/25/2017 5:13 PMReally enjoyed this challenge and plan on continuing with many of the actions!