Teressa Jeffries
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,008 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO135minutesspent exercising
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UP TO135minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,200minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO9.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO27plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Teressa's actions
Health
PAID FAMILY LEAVE
I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
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.
Waste
Complete a Recycler / Composter Training
I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Health
Take Control
I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
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
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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
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.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 120 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
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Teressa Jeffries 10/25/2017 1:11 PMAnother day almost completed -
Teressa Jeffries 10/25/2017 1:10 PMfeeling good about my choices -
Teressa Jeffries 10/24/2017 2:42 PM -
Teressa Jeffries 10/24/2017 2:41 PMSo glad it lets me go back and add things I have done. Don't always have time to check in every day. this is great!! -
Teressa Jeffries 10/10/2017 12:36 PMa little behind but I will get it!