

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
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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 QUESTIONEnergyHow 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. :-)