Ashley Johns
"do less harm, but take no sh*t."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 106 TOTAL
Ashley's actions
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.32 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.37 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
Waste
Buy Food And Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water during the Challenge.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
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Ashley Johns 8/15/2017 8:48 PMLooking forward to another eco challenge! I'm going to really push myself this year!