
Caroline McKnight
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,920 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO128more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO209pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO310milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO1,220minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,230minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO876gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO63milestraveled by foot
Caroline's actions
Health
More fruits and veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Skip Partying
I will refrain from going out during the week and instead choose sober and healthy activities like exercising, advocating for change and getting outdoors.
Health
Go Organic
I will choose organic as often as possible to reduce exposure to pesticides, which are unhealthy for me as well as the planet.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my dorm room or home and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Transportation
Try Carpool
I will carpool 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.47 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Transportation
Walk to Class
I will walk 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.89 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Ditch Microbeads
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry
I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental advocacy.
Community
Register to Vote
I will register to vote with my state or local election office.
Nature
Get Involved In Local/Campus Conservation
I will get involved in a local or campus conservation project, volunteering my time or researching local conservation issues.
Food
Shop at Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op, or join a CSA.
Simplicity
Study Breaks
I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden or window pot in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Community
Join an Environmental Justice Group
I will join a student group that is committed to environmental justice. If one doesn't exist, I will begin one.
Nature
Explore Campus Nature
I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.
Health
DIY Non-Toxic Cleaning
I will make my own cleaning products using non-toxic ingredients - improving air quality at home or school and also protecting human and environmental health.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Community
Volunteer in my Community/on Campus
I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community or on campus.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit and find out how I can get involved.
Water
Research My Water Supply
I will learn more about my own local watershed and where my water comes from and identify any conservation or water quality issues.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Participant Feed
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Caroline McKnight 4/04/2018 11:30 AMI got behind, but now I am catching up -
Caroline McKnight 1/29/2018 6:50 PMMy goal for the end of 2018 is to be completely zero waste. I think this class will help me achieve that goal faster.