Yoyo Levy

ESR 171 Fall 2021

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
268 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

8.0

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

37

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

6.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

121

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

2.0

pounds

waste composted
UP TO

9.0

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

160

gallons of water

have been saved

Yoyo's actions

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Prevent Recycling Contamination

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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?

Yoyo Levy 10/27/2021 3:34 PM

I have now adopted "If it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown, flush it down." I barely flush my toilet anymore.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?

Yoyo Levy 10/26/2021 5:20 PM

I believe that spending time in nature can be very therapeutic, and a calm mind can process new information healthier.

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Yoyo Levy 10/26/2021 5:16 PM

Went near Timberland and found a new hike. Explored for an hour and it is the most therapeutic area I have ever been to.

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Yoyo Levy 10/26/2021 5:13 PM

Went through my trash today and sorted out what could be recyclable and compostable.

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Yoyo Levy 10/24/2021 1:02 AM

I am 2 weeks into my shower routine. 2 days a week for less than 5 minutes. Its going great!

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Yoyo Levy 10/21/2021 12:11 PM

I bought a reusable bottle

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Choose LED Bulbs

Switching out your lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?

Yoyo Levy 10/20/2021 6:13 PM

Use a reusable bag when shopping

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Yoyo Levy 10/20/2021 6:12 PM

Took a cold five minute shower today and used very little water when brushing teeth.

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Yoyo Levy 10/18/2021 7:30 PM

I decreased the number of showers I take per week and decreased the time spent in the shower to an average of 5 minutes.

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Yoyo Levy 10/13/2021 10:36 PM

I went and bought 8 LED bulbs for my basement!

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- April Ann Fong 10/18/2021 11:14 AM
  
  Keep checking in, Yoyo! I'm looking for our posts October 12-28!
  
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