Kristin Reynolds
"The Going Green Guide for beginners! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 446 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO30plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO8.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO7.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Kristin's actions
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
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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
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
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
High Impact Action Track
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Participant Feed
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Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
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