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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Carissa Morrison

UWRF Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 770 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    153
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    88
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    33
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    330
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    85
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Carissa'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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

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

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 3 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.89 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Go Paperless
    Reducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?

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    Carissa Morrison 10/07/2018 3:10 PM
    I think it is really nice too reduce using paper for things that we really do not need it for. My next step to reducing waste will be to find an alternative to doggy potty bags so I don't have to use so many plastic bags!

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      Monica Martin 10/07/2018 3:48 PM
      There's a company that makes bags that are flushable. (Don't do it if you have a septic tank) Apparently, this is the most environmentally friendly way to deal with dog poop.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Fix Leaky Faucets
    Fixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency?

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    Carissa Morrison 10/07/2018 3:06 PM
    It is nice to fix things on your own and I will use this momentum to start preparing for winter by covering my windows and fixing places that let in cold air so that I can use the heat less!

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    Carissa Morrison 10/04/2018 8:53 AM
    This challenge is going great! It's great to be able to incorporate such little things into my daily routine to help our planet!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Try a New Way to Prep
    Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

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    Carissa Morrison 10/04/2018 8:50 AM
    I would love to can some salsa to enjoy later in the year!

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    Carissa Morrison 10/03/2018 1:00 PM
    I joined this challenge because I am new to apartment living (having utilities bills) and that makes me want to learn how I can save money and also take action to save our planet! The actions I chose have to do with walking more and saving on electricity which fit into saving money and our planet at the same time!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Drive Less
    How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

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    Carissa Morrison 10/03/2018 12:55 PM
    In high school I didn't have a car so I made a habit of walking to and from school and to anywhere else I needed to get. This has made me more willing to walk places while others choose to drive!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Exercise Daily
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

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    Carissa Morrison 10/03/2018 12:53 PM
    My boyfriend and I practice some fun Swing dancing moves together making exercising super fun!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Walk Instead
    Half of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Do you feel that this fact applies to you? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?

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    Carissa Morrison 10/03/2018 12:51 PM
    I feel like I walk unless there is a good enough reason not too. Walking or riding my bike are ways that I can cut down on using my car to go places that are near me.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use Reusable Bags
    What 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?

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    Carissa Morrison 10/03/2018 12:48 PM
    I have a big purse that I like to shove all my items in when I forget a reusable bag. Keep reusable bags in your car so that you can take them wherever you go!