Ruth Bingaman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 475 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO20plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO165minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
Ruth's actions
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.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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?
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Ruth Bingaman 10/24/2018 12:00 PMThe EcoChallenge really jump started my thinking about how I can change some of my own behaviors to contribute to a greener earth! If everyone can make small changes, it will really make a big impact! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Ruth Bingaman 10/17/2018 9:23 AMReplacing my windows allows me to increase the energy efficiency of my home. This in turn allows me to be less wasteful of energy. I want to decrease my energy usage and waste production to have less of an effect on earth's resources. -
Ruth Bingaman 10/12/2018 8:07 AMToday I chose to get paper bags at the grocery store instead of plastic so the paper can be recycled. -
Ruth Bingaman 10/11/2018 7:53 AMToday I brought non-disposable dishes to use at lunch. :-)