Kelly Wacker

University of Montevallo

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
340 Total

Participant Impact

up to

320

pounds of CO2

have been saved
up to

200

gallons of water

have been saved
up to

40

minutes

spent exercising
up to

8.0

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
up to

30

minutes

spent outdoors

Kelly's Actions

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 5 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Choose a Carbon Offset

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

Completed
One-Time Action

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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Kelly Wacker 10/25/2017 3:26 PM

My final action today was to donate to Carbonfund.org as a way of purchasing a carbon offset for a flight I'll be taking in December. I've been thinking about doing this and participating in the EcoChallenge gave me the nudge to actually do it. While carbon offsets are not a panacea, its better than doing nothing. I wish that all airlines offered a carbon offset fee that you could choose when purchasing your ticket.

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- Rebecca Snook 10/25/2017 4:15 PM
  
  That is a very good idea! With all the other fees they tack on, I'm sure this one wouldn't increase the prices too much:)
  
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