Karen Mckenny

The University of Vermont Medical Center

"To continue to be an active participant in energy conservation and efficiency and work on educating the public on climate change. "

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participant impact

UP TO

60

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

60

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

5.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

2.0

pounds of paper

have been saved
UP TO

2.0

more servings

of fruits and vegetables

Karen's actions

Waste

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

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DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Karen Mckenny 10/08/2018 7:28 AM

Reducing single use items is key and I also found these great reusable package wraps instead of using plastic wrap for left overs.

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Karen Mckenny 10/08/2018 7:08 AM

Now the days and nights are getting cooler and the heat is on I have programmed by thermostats. If you don't have programmable thermostats yet I encourage you to get some. They will help you save a ton of money and energy!

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