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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Laurie Adams

The Hartford Environmental Action Team (HEAT)

"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

  • UP TO
    112
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    36
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    30
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    132
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Laurie's actions

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


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    Laurie Adams 10/24/2018 6:42 AM
    So when does the next challenge cycle begin???  Although I will be keeping up the challenges engaged in during this cycle-

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    Laurie Adams 10/21/2018 8:36 AM
    The challenge is fun.  Glad to see how much little acts can have an impact

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    Laurie Adams 10/18/2018 7:43 PM
    Really liking this challenge--The more you do, the more you want to do!!  Great motivator!

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    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