Arielle Izurieta
10/24/2018 6:19 AM
It would be best for me to plant on my front lawn where there is the most space.
Arielle Izurieta
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 495 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO40gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
Arielle's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Health
Take Control
Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Participant Feed
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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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Arielle Izurieta 10/17/2018 6:09 AMThe next step would be to install a low-flow shower head because by doing that you can save up to 15 gallons of water a day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?
Arielle Izurieta 10/16/2018 6:32 AMIt depends on how much stuff I have. If it is one or two things I won't use a disposable bag but if I have a lot of items I will have to use a disposable bag for that time. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Avoid refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Arielle Izurieta 10/16/2018 6:23 AMI wouldn't say that I was 'addicted' but I didn't really think about how much sugar I was consuming each day. Now when picking out food I think about what I have had and what would be the best choice. -
Arielle Izurieta 10/10/2018 6:35 AMI am learning different ways of how to help the earth that I never thought of or heard of before.