Lucy Dollar
10/18/2019 7:04 AM
Electricity is generated at a power station in my area. This means it takes up land that animals and humans could be living on or making a productive space for humanity.
Lucy Dollar
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 596 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO240gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO40milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO420minutesspent exercising
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO55pounds of CO2have been saved
Lucy's actions
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Simplicity
Research Impact Investing
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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 QUESTIONTransportation Work from HomeIt takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. Are you in an industry that would allow you to work from home? What are some obstacles you might find yourself facing while working from home?
Lucy Dollar 10/08/2019 7:07 AMYes, I am in an industry where I can work from home sometimes. The obstacles I face from home are not having access to all the office equipment I need for my job. One way I can manage that is to prepare my work using the office equipment while I am in the office so that I have everything I need for when I do work from home. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Lucy Dollar 10/08/2019 7:04 AMTaking a class with friends, going on a hike on the weekend, or turning an activity into a fun time with friends and family.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Lucy Dollar 10/04/2019 6:21 AMJust to be mindful of how much energy I am using. Turn lights off when I leave a room, use LED lightbulbs, and don't let the water run unless I am using it.