2019 People's Ecochallenge

"Think Before You Buy"

Sherry's points

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
130 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

12

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

1.1

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Sherry's actions

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Donate to or Volunteer for Low-Income Solar Initiatives

Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will spend at least 120 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Sherry Liptan 10/14/2019 10:08 AM

Opening curtains to reduce the need for turning on lights. It’s also a good mood elevator.
Lower the thermostat a degree or two in the winter.
When using the oven plan ahead and cook multi items.

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Sherry Liptan 9/23/2019 10:20 AM

I did this challenge last year it created changes in the way I live. The biggest change is what I don’t purchase. I have stopped purchasing fast fashion and almost zero plastic purchases. I use refillable containers for food and household products. Before I buy something I think about where it came from, who made it, and where it will end up when I no longer want it. I am excited to see what shifts for me this year.

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- Addy Davidson 10/02/2019 3:56 PM
  
  Yup, yup, yup. It's a great experience. A lot of the challenges I did last time have carried over thru the entire year. All about changing habits!
  
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