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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Denise Tischler

SUSTAINABLE SAINTS

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 318 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.2
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    112
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    14
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    900
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Denise's actions

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Buy Food And Water Only

I will not purchase anything but food and water during the Challenge.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Buy in Bulk

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook New Recipes

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Denise Tischler 10/25/2017 6:24 PM
    In response to Nicolette, I too have become very conscientious of bad habits. It was really refreshing to make positive changes in my life and  ee others making the changes as well. 

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    Denise Tischler 10/25/2017 6:21 PM
    Striving to cook a new recipe every day has been a challenge. But I made it! Woohoo!!!!! Now to refill my spice cupboard.

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    Denise Tischler 10/24/2017 11:39 AM
    Carrying a ceramic coffee mug is so much more rewarding than that paper cup! Give it up!

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    Denise Tischler 10/23/2017 8:39 AM
    Fall back. Time change coming on Sunday, Nov. 5th. Don't forget to remind your students!!!!!

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    Denise Tischler 10/23/2017 8:38 AM
    2 days to go! Do your challenges. Meet your goal! 

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    Denise Tischler 10/22/2017 1:41 PM
    No driving, cold water washes, and enjoying fresh air!

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    Denise Tischler 10/18/2017 12:01 PM
    Visiting a local farm. I noticed that I agreed to do this once, but realize that I have actually done this every weekend for the last 3 weeks. How do I change this option to gain more points for us?

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    Denise Tischler 10/15/2017 6:13 PM

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    Denise Tischler 10/15/2017 6:07 PM
    I seem to do pretty well with completing my challenges, just not so well will logging on to the computer just to post my success.

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    Denise Tischler 10/15/2017 5:47 PM
    We visited a local farm to pick pumpkins today. Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations... and pumpkin pie to match!