
Laurie Adams
"Striving to be an ecologically savvy contributor to the solution and not the problem"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 594 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO112pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO36plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO132gallons of waterhave been saved
Laurie's actions
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Participant Feed
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Laurie Adams 10/24/2018 6:42 AMSo when does the next challenge cycle begin??? Although I will be keeping up the challenges engaged in during this cycle- -
Laurie Adams 10/21/2018 8:36 AMThe challenge is fun. Glad to see how much little acts can have an impact -
Laurie Adams 10/18/2018 7:43 PMReally liking this challenge--The more you do, the more you want to do!! Great motivator! -
Laurie Adams 10/14/2018 5:32 PM
Read a good article on the significant environmental benefits to the ocean and marine life of kelp (seaweed) farming, being done by an ex-industrial fisherman turned kelp farmer located in Groton, CT. Link: https://www.saveur.com/bren-smith-kelp-farmer#page-5