Darlene Weiss
10/09/2019 5:43 AM
I will reduce my shower time to less then 5 minutes and will take 1 shower a day unless its a running day.
Darlene Weiss
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 486 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO340gallons of waterhave been saved
Darlene's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
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.
Participant Feed
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Darlene Weiss 10/10/2019 6:13 AMEvery time I leave a room I make sure that I turned the light off. The only lights I have on are in the room that I'm in. I also replaced my porch light with sensor light so it only comes on with movement. That also saves energy. -
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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Darlene Weiss 10/02/2019 7:20 AMDo 1 thing a day as every thing you can do to save will pay off in the end. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Darlene Weiss 10/01/2019 8:40 AMI have reusable bags in my car and I use them instead of getting a new plastic bag when I'm at the grocery store. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
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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?
Darlene Weiss 10/01/2019 8:39 AMDuring the day when I'm not home I will change the thermostat to 80 degrees and then turn it down to 75 degrees when I'm home. -
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 QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Darlene Weiss 10/01/2019 8:35 AMstart to use my notes on my phone and on my computer instead of writing notes down on paper pad -
Darlene Weiss 10/01/2019 8:02 AMThis is so exciting I can't wait for this challenge to start so that we can all work together to save the environment one day at a time.