Melisa Crosby
"My goal: learn as much as I can about how I can protect our planet, both on a personal and a national level, and share that knowledge with family, friends, students, and community. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 811 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO120minutesspent exercising
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UP TO26organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO30meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO450minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO42more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO7.7pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO30zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO9.0milestraveled by foot
Melisa'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.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.58 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Health
Take Control
I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Melisa Crosby 10/25/2017 4:20 PMIn the home stretch! -
Melisa Crosby 10/25/2017 8:42 AMCome on, team! We can do this! Make sure to go back and check off actions on days you may have missed, especially weekends. -
Melisa Crosby 10/24/2017 8:31 AMI hear the Black Rock Coffee Bar is now open in the library. Don't forget those reusable coffee cups! Keep up the great work, team! -
Melisa Crosby 10/22/2017 9:02 AMGood morning, team-happy Sunday! My weather app tells me the rain is over. Looks like a great day to get our for a walk. -
Melisa Crosby 10/21/2017 8:22 PMDon't forget to check in over the weekend! -
Melisa Crosby 10/20/2017 2:18 PMMy husband and I dropped by the Community Energy Project in SE Portland today and picked up weatherizing kits for our older single pane windows. Nice thing about these kits: they are reusable, so we can take the film off in the spring, and reinstall next fall. Looking forward to a warmer house and a lower heating bill this winter! -
Melisa Crosby 10/17/2017 7:05 PMLet's keep up the great work!
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Melisa Crosby 10/17/2017 7:03 PMFirst place! Way to go, team mates! -
Melisa Crosby 10/16/2017 12:41 PMPerfect weekend to walk rather than drive for errands! -
Melisa Crosby 10/13/2017 12:38 PMJust got my husband to sign up! Invite your friends and family. It's an easy way to spread awareness (and earn points for the Sustainable Saints!)-
Troy Builta 10/16/2017 2:53 PMGreat job! Keep it up Melisa!
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