Melissa Dunn
4/22/2020 11:28 AM
Don't leave lights on unnecessarily and turn off all lights when not home
Melissa Dunn
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 541 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO75minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO75minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO17plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
Melissa's actions
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Fresh Water
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Climate
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
People
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
Climate
Local Climate Issues
I will spend at least 15 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Participant Feed
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Melissa Dunn 4/30/2020 3:29 PMThis challenge has been a great way to see how small actions on each persons behalf make a huge difference overall to protect the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimateChanging 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?