Yvonne Utley
10/03/2018 9:22 AM
dispose of light bulbs at a designated repository. The small amount of mercury in them adds up!
Yvonne Utley
"It is important to realize the power of ONE. Each of us can make a difference. My statement is to do an environmental action EVERY DAY, always. It's not just a moment in time. It is forever."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 93 TOTAL
Yvonne's actions
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
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
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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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Yvonne Utley 10/03/2018 9:39 AMYou may ask why do this challenge? It is not for points or glory. Nature is our soul. It is where we began. If you see an animal in pain, you would probably take the time to help it in any way that you could. Our planet is in great pain. It needs our love and our help. To enjoy our waters and forests is a gift. But it needs our help to replenish it and pass it on to generations to come. Helping, teaching and awareness are things that we can do every day. -
Yvonne Utley 10/03/2018 9:29 AMMy challenge is going great. I have changed my bulb and have started powering down my home computer each day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
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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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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?