Sandra West
"Big changes start with small steps. Together we can make a difference, paving the way for a more sustainable future."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 521 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO414gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO180minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0phone callsmade to public officials or leaders
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UP TO1,453pounds of CO2have been saved
Sandra's actions
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
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.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Community
Pick Up the Phone
I will make 1 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate community or planet-friendly policies.
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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Sandra West 10/11/2017 9:25 AMLet the games begin! As of this post, we already earned 185 points today. Great work! -
Sandra West 9/27/2017 4:22 PMWelcome to the EcoChallenge! I am so excited to have you all on my team. I will be low on communication while I am out of town, but I hope you enjoy doing some pre-challenge actions. Please invite other people to join our team, it will earn you more points! Go EnviroGiants!