
Amanda Chastain
"We aim to make positive changes in our everyday tasks and choices, to benefit our planet now and in the future."
Points Total
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- 703 Total
Participant Impact
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up to12whole food mealsconsumed
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up to5.0conversationswith people
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up to30hoursvolunteered
Amanda 's Actions
Community
Talk To My Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 30 hour(s) in my community.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
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.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Feed
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Amanda Chastain 10/10/2017 10:06 PMBack from vacation and ready for the challenges to start tomorrow! Being in a different state was definitely a wake up call, I forgot how easy it is to be sustainable in Portland and not so much in other regions. I am lucky to live somewhere where recycling and conserving resources is old news.