

Carey Young
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,086 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO89pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO220milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO17more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO220milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO40minutesspent learning
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UP TO480minutesspent exercising
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UP TO11poundswaste composted
Carey's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 20 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 8.08 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party with 4 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Participant Feed
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Carey Young 10/23/2018 2:46 PMI chose the actions I did because they are habits that I can realistically integrate in my every day Life -
Carey Young 10/23/2018 2:45 PMChallenge is going well, trying to carpool more! -
Carey Young 10/22/2018 5:37 PMChallenge is going great this week! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Carey Young 10/21/2018 5:34 PMI found that there is a local recycling center I my town, open every other Saturday. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Carey Young 10/21/2018 5:34 PMA lot of the surrounding farming community is greatly affected in this area. -
Carey Young 10/21/2018 5:26 PMChallenges are all going well! -
Carey Young 10/14/2018 7:11 PMGoing well, trying to be more eco-conscious! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterTrace the water that flows down the drain from your house to the largest body of water nearby. What is the route it takes?
Carey Young 10/13/2018 5:28 PMDown the gutters into the rain barrel where it collected until we use the hose to water the garden. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhere are your nearest natural bodies of water? How might they be affected by runoff?