Dion Dixon
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 586 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO40milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1,027pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO420gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0donationsmade
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UP TO24hoursvolunteered
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UP TO4.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO27neighborsmet
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UP TO214minutesspent learning
Dion's actions
Simplicity
Research My Investment Portfolio
I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).
Community
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbors each day.
Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Community
Volunteer in My Community
I will volunteer 8 hours in my community during the challenge.
Community
Sign Up to Vote
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 13 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Calculate My Digital Carbon Footprint
I will calculate my digital carbon footprint and take steps to reduce my CO2 emissions.
Energy
Turn It Off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 documentaries about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 15 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 8 gallons (32 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow shower-head.
Water
Calculate My Water Footprint
I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.
Transportation
Work From Home
I will work from home 2 days to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Food
Donate Food
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
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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Dion Dixon 10/29/2024 2:11 PMInstalling smart thermostat -
Dion Dixon 10/29/2024 2:10 PMDonated food this weekend. Spent time getting to know my neighbors.