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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Amber Barber

Lam Research Global

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 491 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    99
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    23
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    48
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    26
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Amber's actions

Forests

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Fresh Water

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate

Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Research a Wild Animal

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Use Reusable Bags

Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 2 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Support Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Amber Barber 4/17/2020 10:17 AM
    The weather has been so beautiful here...can't get out to hike, but I'm enjoying more time on my porch and in my garden (and less time on the couch!)

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    Amber Barber 4/02/2020 10:58 AM
    Reading into local plants and birds is inspiring me to make some changes to my backyard to be more eco-friendly.