Karly Wallace
"To help ensure our planet exists for future generations. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 290 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO280gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO14plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO21pounds of CO2have been saved
Karly's actions
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.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
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.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
Participant Feed
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Karly Wallace 10/19/2017 5:37 AMThe challenge has been going well. I'm focusing on tasks that help the environment. Many of these things were things I did already, but not as consistently as every day. This challenge is a good reminder to do these things daily.