EmilyAnn Kellogg
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,206 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO21whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO14locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO20milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO49plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO810gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO2.0petitionssigned
EmilyAnn's actions
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Consumption and Economy
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
A Call to Sustainability
Learn About Local Issues
I will find out what local sustainability issues are most urgent in my region, including both social and environmental justice concerns.
A Call to Sustainability
Talk To Others
I will tell 3 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.
A Call to Sustainability
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Ecological Principles
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.
Ecological Principles
Reduce My Footprint
I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
I will source 2 meal(s) from local producers each day this week. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Water
Watch The Story of Bottled Water
I will watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
A Call to Sustainability
Sign a Petition
I will sign petitions in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Water
Say No to Plastic
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. This week, I'll say "no" to plastic bags at the store and plastic straws in all of my drinks.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 20 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Consumption and Economy
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Consumption and Economy
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Consumption and Economy
Learn About Alternatives to the GDP
I will research alternatives (like Gross National Happiness) to measuring economic livelihood and the health of a nation.
Consumption and Economy
Watch a Documentary
I will watch one of the films suggested in the additional resources and discuss it with friends or family.
Visions of Sustainability
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Visions of Sustainability
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Visions of Sustainability
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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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EmilyAnn Kellogg 4/01/2019 12:08 PMMy challenge is going well! I have learned so much about the impact of water use, plastic use and the benefit of walking to class. -
EmilyAnn Kellogg 3/04/2019 8:37 PMMy challenge is going great! I meal planned this week and reduced my food waste -
EmilyAnn Kellogg 2/25/2019 10:54 AMMy challenge is going great! I have learned about how to make healthy, sustainable choices in my life