karen mccarthy
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 232 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO50plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO11pounds of CO2have been saved
karen's actions
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
karen mccarthy 10/21/2018 5:56 PMCompost food scraps,coffee grounds,eggshells,peels.Don't compost meat -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
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karen mccarthy 10/21/2018 5:51 PMWe are using biodegradeable straws for our patients now!!!
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karen mccarthy 10/17/2018 6:54 PMI remembered to power down rhe computer -
karen mccarthy 10/09/2018 11:55 AMI've been working the last 5 days
The computers go to screen saver between uses,but I found it too time consuming to startup following each episode:( -
karen mccarthy 10/09/2018 11:53 AML've been working the last 5 days, and forgot to power down computers ;(