Laura Geertruida Maaike Efua Quainoo
"Getting my garden ready for winter and using my reusables instead of stacking up heaps of plastic bags & bottles. If ecologically responsible life were only this simple....."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 791 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Laura Geertruida Maaike Efua's actions
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
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.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
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.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
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Laura Geertruida Maaike Efua Quainoo 10/25/2017 12:28 PMIk sta nu op de 126ste plaats van de totaal 12190 Eco Challenge deelnemers. -
Laura Geertruida Maaike Efua Quainoo 10/25/2017 11:57 AMThe human vehicle can do with a bit of enhanced fuel efficiency.
I already traded in transport for human musclepower. So increasing the turnover on food will improve fuel efficiency for the machine that we all are. -
Laura Geertruida Maaike Efua Quainoo 10/25/2017 11:48 AMAbout to explore a new runningtrail this evening and if I make it before midnight..... I will also complete my fuel efficiency advocacy grant request.
Am now in the process of sending a fuel efficiency advocacy tweet. Why not. -
Laura Geertruida Maaike Efua Quainoo 10/25/2017 1:45 AMLearned about grey water and about using rain to it's fullest capacity for my mini garden. -
Laura Geertruida Maaike Efua Quainoo 10/24/2017 8:24 AMBrought my TUDelft reusable waterbottle with me today. -
Laura Geertruida Maaike Efua Quainoo 10/23/2017 5:24 AMDid the energy check-up. I am advised to add solarpanels, and improve overall protection from cold weather. -
Laura Geertruida Maaike Efua Quainoo 10/22/2017 11:31 PMIt is monday 8:30 and I am getting ready to explore my area for suitable morningruns. -
Laura Geertruida Maaike Efua Quainoo 10/22/2017 9:18 AM -
Laura Geertruida Maaike Efua Quainoo 10/22/2017 8:29 AMThe number one team has over 600 members and over 40.000 points. Totally annoyed.
I could sprint across town tomorrow to see if I can reverse our fortune over the last 3 days. Just considering this.... -
Laura Geertruida Maaike Efua Quainoo 10/21/2017 9:13 PMIt's weekend and I am feeling competitive. Just noticed I only received half of my earned points for completing an action. Hmmm.