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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Alexandra Kummerer

Penn State EcoChallenge 2017

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Alexandra's actions

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

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Nature

Join An Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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Food

Join a Local CSA

I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).

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Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

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Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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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.

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Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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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.

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Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.

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Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.

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Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

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Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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