
Nicole Campbell Peters
"To minimize waste in every form"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 670 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO900minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
Nicole's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Nicole Campbell Peters 10/27/2017 4:15 PMMy two biggest takeaways were:
1. finding enriching ways to reduce screen time by learning to crochet. It turns out it's a glorious way to pass the time while waiting in long lines at the DMV and such. I almost wanted it to take longer so I could finish another row.
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2. Adopting a needs versus wants attitude when making purchases as a general rule. This lesson has set in for my family as well and that has been very satisfying to see.
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Nicole Campbell Peters 10/25/2017 9:38 AMAdopting the needs vs. wants mentality has had a big impact on me. To at least insert that thought before each purchase, even if it doesn't ultimately alter the course, is a very good filter by which to consider your consumption! Have taken the time to talk to my Daughter about this one too and embed it in our daily lives. -
Nicole Campbell Peters 10/24/2017 8:39 AMTurning down disposable, single use cutlery, napkins and dishes in trade for the durables at my desk. I'm REALLY looking forward to the green boxes coming back to PDX! -
Nicole Campbell Peters 10/22/2017 10:58 PMI walked everywhere this weekend. Even in the pouring rain. Enjoyed every minute!-
Laura Geertruida Maaike Efua Quainoo 10/23/2017 5:38 AM
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Nicole Campbell Peters 10/17/2017 10:13 AMI sure wish I could reply in line with yours and not the whole thread... But I digress...
Screens are screens, right? I'm making gifts instead of perusing FB or Instagram. (And then, of course, posting the photo to one or both of those platforms!! :D )
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Nicole Campbell Peters 10/15/2017 8:50 PMPracticing on one of the crochet projects I've committed to. It's this that keeps me from binge watching Game Of Thrones for at least an hour a night during the challenge. Patterns like these are nearly impossible to understand so they take quite a lot of concentration and focus, so it becomes a meditation in itself.-
Karen Drake 10/16/2017 9:08 AM
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Nicole Campbell Peters 10/15/2017 8:01 PMTurns out the decluttering challenge has lit a serious fire under me. I've been wanting to get instruments up off the floor to have easy access and to be able to store their cases out of sight. So today I did this. And tomorrow I'll reorganize and clear out the closet under the stairs where the cases will be stored to make room for stuff used every day instead of deep storage.
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Nicole Campbell Peters 10/14/2017 11:13 AMTook two more bags to the donation drop today and a 3rd to the consignment shop. My goal is to be as clutter free as humanly possible by Jan. 1. I’m also committed to buying only the clothes I absolutely NEED between now and then. -
Nicole Campbell Peters 10/12/2017 1:49 PMWatched Food Inc. with my daughter last night. So much good insight into clean eating.