Karen VanderMolen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 746 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO180gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO39meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO95minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0poundswaste avoided
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
Karen's actions
Regenerating Nature
Take Shorter Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute or less showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Enacting Equity
Shop at BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Disabled, & Women-Led Businesses!
I will shop at a small business owned or staffed by underrepresented members of my community.
Nourishing Food
Eat Plant-Based Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Regenerating Nature
Complete an Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, work, or other shared space to identify the next steps for saving energy.
Regenerating Nature
Calculate My Water Footprint
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Balancing Consumption
Needs Vs. Wants
Each day, I will practice a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Balancing Consumption
Repair a Broken Item
I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.
Balancing Consumption
Track My Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases and identify my spending habits.
Balancing Consumption
Calculate My Carbon Footprint
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
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