Lisa Riggs
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 225 Total
Participant Impact
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up to7.6poundswaste composted
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up to308gallons of waterhave been saved
Lisa's Actions
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
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.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Feed
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Lisa Riggs 10/25/2017 8:00 AMThis 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. -
Lisa Riggs 10/18/2017 8:33 AMIt 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. -
Lisa Riggs 10/11/2017 7:04 PMI 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.