Declan McMullen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,196 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO195gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO192meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO45whole food mealsconsumed
Declan's actions
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
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.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
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
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 5 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 6 meatless meal(s) and/or 6 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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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Declan McMullen 10/22/2018 6:28 AM -
Declan McMullen 10/22/2018 6:28 AM -
Declan McMullen 10/22/2018 6:28 AM -
Declan McMullen 10/22/2018 6:28 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Leave No TraceEducator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Ditch the LawnWhat is the main water source in your region?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Insulate Water Pipes and Water HeaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Organize a CourseHow can you use NWEI programs to help mobilize your community to take action toward a sustainable future?