
Melissa Porter
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 637 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO72gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO14disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
Melissa's actions
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
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.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
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.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.
Participant Feed
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Melissa Porter 10/25/2017 1:21 PMLast day! I really enjoyed doing this again in 2017. Now that we are in the habit of having our thermostat level 3 degrees lower, we are going to keep it that way. Also, I love the purposeful pause to enjoy the sunrise during my commute - what a great way to refresh and reflect. Thank you! -
Melissa Porter 10/24/2017 7:59 AMOver the weekend I had the chance to pick organic squash at a farm. It was beautiful weather - bonus! -
Melissa Porter 10/23/2017 10:27 AMMy 10 hours of volunteer work in the community was split between 3 different non-profits. I helped organize a fundraiser with the E4E Scholarship Committee. I volunteered with Zeb's Wish Equine Sanctuary. And I donated platelets on Sunday with the Red Cross. Volunteering is fun! -
Melissa Porter 10/22/2017 4:40 PMI visited the Metro Waste Station, and learned about the right way to dispose o fall of my left over paint. -
Melissa Porter 10/20/2017 9:46 AMI audited my "cleaning cupboard" last night. It was very rewarding to be able to remove 2 unnecessarily harsh/toxic products, and replace them with gentle alternatives. -
Melissa Porter 10/19/2017 8:07 AMAdjusting the thermostat has been super easy. The cat is the only one who seems to even notice. Good thing she has a fur coat, so it does not really matter. -
Melissa Porter 10/17/2017 9:26 AMI saw my next door neighbor's spigot dripping yesterday, and I knocked on the door to let them know. They had just put their hose away for the winter, and neglected to tighten the handle all the way. They were glad I noticed! -
Melissa Porter 10/17/2017 9:21 AMI just got my biometrics results from my health visit yesterday - feels good to have a current baseline. -
Melissa Porter 10/06/2017 11:02 AMJust picking my challenges for the competition has already caused me to make some changes. I have shut my home computer down for the last two mornings when leaving for work instead of letting it go to sleep! -
Melissa Porter 10/04/2017 12:31 PMToday's brown bag was fun - I can't wait for the official challenge to begin. I just invited 2 potential teammates!