Marie Christensen
10/16/2019 1:57 PM
The bathroom is the most common place I keep the light on. I'm focusing on turing it off whenever possible
Marie Christensen
"Learn what I can do now and in the future to take care of this amazing planet I call home."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO20lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO420minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO130minutesspent learning
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UP TO420minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO77pounds of CO2have been saved
Marie's actions
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
High Impact Action Track
Research Impact Investing
Simplicity
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 45 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Marie Christensen 10/16/2019 1:56 PMLED bulbs can be cheaper than regular bulbs, so it's good for the wallet and environment -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Learn About & Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Marie Christensen 10/11/2019 6:38 AMI'm interested to see what sustainable clothing options are out there especially for plus size folks. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "...our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." Respond to Berry's assertion.
Marie Christensen 10/09/2019 7:13 AMIt's dark now when i get to work, but i have East facing windows, so i get to see the sunrise everyday. it's really nice! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
Marie Christensen 10/09/2019 7:12 AMI've been working on getting to bed earlier. it's amazing what even 30min of more sleep will do. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose Clean/Renewable EnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Marie Christensen 10/09/2019 7:11 AMI love that PGE has multiple options at multiple price points so it's easier for everyone to at least have some of your engery be renewable -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
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Don Brown 10/10/2019 2:29 PMWhen I'm offered bling through giveaways, I usually pass. This keeps my spaces less cluttered and ultimately should help reduce the production of so much unnecessary bling items!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Marie Christensen 10/09/2019 7:10 AMMost of my clothes want to be washed in cold water anyways, so this works out perfectly. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Marie Christensen 10/09/2019 7:00 AMFound out about Loop and plan to look into it more as an option to recycle plastics that aren't accepted by the local waste company -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
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Don Brown 10/10/2019 2:36 PMBeing sure that I am on the Direct Marketing Association's opt-out list for junk mail. It costs $2 for 10 years. I hate junk mail!
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