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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Kimberly Tan

HPMM

"Cleaner, Greener World"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,363 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    36
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    2.0
    trees
    planted
  • UP TO
    150
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    216
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    96
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    conversations
    with people

Kimberly's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party with 2 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Install Alternative Energy

Energy

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Stay on the Ground

Transportation

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Plant Trees

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Launch a Recycling Program

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Upgrade My Windows

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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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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    Kimberly Tan 10/22/2019 7:33 PM
    Today may be the last day for this ECO Challenge but the knowledge and practices that we have challenged ourselves to should be carried on beyond this challenge so that we can all do our part to make Earth cleaner again. If every plastic we use and throw have such a large impact to our planet. The same would apply if we each did our part in the clean up! 

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    Kimberly Tan 10/22/2019 1:21 AM
    Taking good  care  of the environment around u  translates to your health. Water and air 

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    Kimberly Tan 10/21/2019 9:39 AM
    Shopping at the second hand shop gives second life to clothes that end up in landfills. 


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    Kimberly Tan 10/20/2019 9:22 AM
    Ensuse all the appliances are off before bedtime  

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    Kimberly Tan 10/19/2019 7:59 PM
    Home  cooked breakfast and fruit from the  backyard. Best for nature and us. 

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    Kimberly Tan 10/19/2019 10:58 AM

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    Kimberly Tan 10/17/2019 5:40 PM
    Saving water from washing vegetables to  water the plants 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    High Impact Action Track Research Impact Investing
    How might impact investing help you better live your values?

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    Kimberly Tan 10/15/2019 8:47 PM
    Impact investing brings about growing awareness to spend my money on sustainable and environmental positive investment.

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    Kimberly Tan 10/15/2019 8:35 PM
    Has anyone heard of the Eco Brick challenge? You can keep plastics out of landfills this way. https://www.facebook.com/groups/587552998246121/ 

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    Kimberly Tan 10/15/2019 12:58 AM
    Keep the momentum going  guys. Let 's do more for mother earth