Julia Barnes
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 566 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO232gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO87plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO32pounds of CO2have been saved
Julia's actions
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Julia Barnes 4/08/2019 9:23 PMthrough burning of garbage and fossil fuels-- very little renewable energy. fossil fuels are ruining the planet and destroying habitats for a variety of organisms. these fracking and other methods also cause people living in the areas to become very sick. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Julia Barnes 4/08/2019 9:22 PMturning off electronics when not using them, shutting off lights- using natural light instead, opening windows instead of AC/fans