
Emily Malaga Thompson
"“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” "
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,373 Total
Participant Impact
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up to30meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to30organic mealsconsumed
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up to15outdoor mealsconsumed
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up to26zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to308pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to99gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to300minutesspent exercising
Emily Malaga's Actions
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
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.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.
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.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.
Feed
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Emily Malaga Thompson 10/25/2017 2:40 PMI wish this challenge was available all year! I would love to get the family to participate a couple times a year. A little competition might go a long way toward developing healthier habits for their bodies and for the world. Thanks for the inspiration NWEI! -
Emily Malaga Thompson 10/24/2017 8:29 PMI'm so glad I did this challenge. I think a few new habits will stick. -
Emily Malaga Thompson 10/19/2017 1:22 PMMorning routine for health (and multiple points!) : walk with the dog and eat from the garden. No waste, eating locally & organically, eating outside and exercise all in one simple effort! -
Emily Malaga Thompson 10/17/2017 11:48 AMThe allure of a cashmere clearance sale was too great on a cold autumn night. I succumbed to a little shopping after months without. No points there for me today. -
Emily Malaga Thompson 10/16/2017 1:45 PMI am loving the motivation this is giving me to rethink simple choices. -
Emily Malaga Thompson 10/15/2017 4:32 PMWoo! Caught myself a few times. -
Emily Malaga Thompson 10/13/2017 2:46 PMSmugly thought I was on my way to being able to check off the elusive "eating from a 100 mile radius" this morning, and then noticed the large steaming mug of coffee in my hand. Sigh. Is coffee even grown around here?!
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Prescott Devinney (EcoChallenge Staff) 10/16/2017 1:17 PMOh no! That's a good point Emily, that would be a tough one to do as a coffee drinker. Let us know if you find locally grown coffee!
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Emily Malaga Thompson 10/13/2017 2:45 PMAte grapes, figs , tomatoes and basil straight from the garden this morning. Checked off for both eating an organic meal
and eating outside! -
Emily Malaga Thompson 10/12/2017 11:56 AMWorking from home and saving fuel and 2-3 hours of driving time! Also clad in several extra layers so I don't have to turn the heat on.