Nicole Williams
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 82 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0gallons of waterhave been saved
Nicole's actions
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will shop at a farmers market or food co-op to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Food
Donate Food
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
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.
Energy
Turn It Off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
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 QUESTIONSimplicity De-Clutter My HomeHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
Nicole Williams 10/07/2024 1:24 PMI need to stop impulse-buying and ask myself - do I really need this? Or do I just want this because it's cute/fun/exciting?-
Mary Hanks 10/07/2024 6:24 PMI think you are a hero/heroine when you pass up an impulse buy, because your action is helping to save the Earth!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Nicole Williams 10/07/2024 1:23 PMHumans tend to dump impurities in water drainage systems, which drains to streams. If every drain has a notice near it - not to dump waste because it drains to the stream - more humans will be aware.