I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
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
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
COMPLETED 11
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 10
DAILY ACTIONS
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 10 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 48.23 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
COMPLETED 12
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Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 16 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
COMPLETED 12
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Create Your Own Action
I will talk to friends each day and help them deal with anxiety and stress
Because I feel like it will help a lot especially since it is very common for teenagers to deal with the issue! If we are less stressed we will make better choices!
COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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?
It is the last day of the eco challenge! It was an amazing experience! I will always remember taking cold, speedy showers, drinking my Starbucks in my water bottle and going through the website everyday to look for more ways I can make a difference! I tried my best to be as environmentally friendly as possible! I hope in the next eco challenge more people will join our team, Green Northern so we can make more impact! Thanks Eco Challenge! Thanks Green Northern! See you soon... Violette💜
Love your Green Northern commitment Violette - not just during the Eco Challenge, but in all the ways you support our school! Your time, energy, and enthusiasm make a difference! (;
On Friday I went to Starbucks with a friend and I asked the cashier if they could fill my reusable water bottle with coffee! It took a while to convince them but it was worth it! Next time I will bring an actual mug though! 😁☕️⭐️
Yes! The more consumers request even small changes from their favourite brands, the more companies will make positive steps to greater sustainability practices!
First week has flew by so fast!!!! It started out pretty easy because I always walk to school! My house is 10 minutes away!! Second week is starting.... let’s continue! Next challenge: Power down my electronics when I am NOT using them...
Andrea Stephens 10/24/2018 8:41 PMLove your Green Northern commitment Violette - not just during the Eco Challenge, but in all the ways you support our school! Your time, energy, and enthusiasm make a difference! (;
