amy chomowicz
10/18/2019 12:01 PM
Turn off lights at home and work, air-dry clothes, unplug electronics when not in use.
amy chomowicz
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 313 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0minutespent learning
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UP TO20minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO3.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO7.7pounds of CO2have been saved
amy's actions
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 1 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
High Impact Action Track
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Waste
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
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.
High Impact Action Track
Ditch the Lawn
Water
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Create Your Own Action
upcycling
Make tote bags from empty feed bags. make 5 per week. reuses a waste material. provides bags so people can decline a bag!
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 Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Ditch the LawnWhat is the main water source in your region?
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amy chomowicz 10/14/2019 10:03 AMCreated 14 tote bags from materials that would have been either trashed or recycled. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Reduce Single-Use DisposablesBringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?