Robin Cash
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 737 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO10meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO430gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO9.0whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO30plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Robin's actions
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
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.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
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.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.
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.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
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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Robin Cash 10/25/2017 11:23 AMThis has been interesting. I think the next step is for those of us at MHCC to talk about what we have learned and how this has influenced our behavior.