Lindley Bynum
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 406 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO76gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO32milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.5poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO273pounds of CO2have been saved
Lindley's actions
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 1 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Community
Support A Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
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.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will spend at least 15 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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
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.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Create Your Own Action
Learn about climate change impact on coral reefs.
I will spend one to two hours learning about climate change impact on coral reefs. The oceans are the heat sink of the world, they slow down the full effects of greenhouse gas warming of the atmosphere. Coral reefs are at the front line of being impacted by global warming and are currently one of the most threatened ecosystems on Earth.
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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Lindley Bynum 10/18/2019 2:41 PMThink I might make a run to the Oregon City dump this weekend -
Lindley Bynum 10/08/2019 2:29 PMCanemah Park is a great place to see the fall colors! There is a bluff overlooking the Willamette River Valley.