Lisa Riggs

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

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I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

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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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I will limit my social media use to once per day.

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I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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Lisa Riggs 10/25/2017 8:00 AM
This has been making me think about my water usage. Instead of running the water when I wash the dishes, I shut it off, and only run it when it is needed. I find this challenge is helping me see the amount of water I am wasting in other areas too.

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Lisa Riggs 10/18/2017 8:33 AM
It can be a challenge to take 5 minute showers, especially when it is cold outside and the heat of the water is so refreshing. I have a new strategy though which is making it work.

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Lisa Riggs 10/11/2017 7:04 PM
I compost food at home, but I have to think about this at work. Brought home my apple core to put in our compost vs the trash at work.

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