Grace York
4/16/2019 6:54 PM
maybe by telling your Co-workers of friends about your food choices.
Grace York
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 607 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO54disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO196gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO83pounds of CO2have been saved
Grace's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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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Grace York 4/28/2019 11:43 AMMy challenge is going well. -
Grace York 4/22/2019 2:29 PMNormally I use warm water when I rinse the dishes off, but this time I used cold water. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than in other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
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Grace York 4/16/2019 6:53 PMmine is the same as Magdalene's. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
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Grace York 4/13/2019 12:24 PMmy challenge is going well -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Grace York 4/12/2019 6:26 PMIt's really up to my parents. I know that my mom is glad that I realized that what she's been telling me for years actually matters! Because my parents have to pay the bills, so we don't see how much leaving a light on for 3 hours costs. -
Grace York 4/12/2019 6:14 PMI wish more people would join this challenge! I bet they would find it fun. -
Grace York 4/11/2019 2:02 PMThis challenge is going good for me! -
Grace York 4/10/2019 6:15 PMI wish more people would join this challenge! It's so fun, and it turns it into a competition, which makes most people try harder. I know I certainly do! :)