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Courtney Peckosh

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"You can’t do all the good the world needs, but the world needs all the good you can do. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 760 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    80
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    330
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    100
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    315
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    32
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    137
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    9.3
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    24
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Courtney's actions

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

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Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

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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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

COMPLETED 0
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 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Courtney Peckosh 5/04/2020 6:02 AM
    Congratulations everyone on finishing!!!

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
    How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

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    Courtney Peckosh 5/03/2020 9:21 PM
    I have the benefit of having two sisters so whenever we get a little bored with our current clothes, we can swap and share. This is also a great idea to do with  friends!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health More Fruits and Veggies
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

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    Courtney Peckosh 5/03/2020 8:50 PM
    Eating healthier makes me feel more energized. Eating less meat benefits the environment by lowering the production of methane gas and reducing water consumption. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Turn it off
    How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

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    Courtney Peckosh 5/03/2020 8:44 PM
    With the exception or wind power, renewable energy sources aren’t commonly used where I live. Unfortunately, most of the energy I use was generated using fossil fuels:(
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant an Herb Garden
    Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

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    Courtney Peckosh 5/03/2020 5:59 PM
    I am currently renting a house so planting in large pots works best for me! I’ve planted some herbs and cherry tomatoes and I’m very hopeful for their success!

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    Courtney Peckosh 5/03/2020 6:07 AM
    Last day! I hope everyone has had a great experience acting more sustainable:)

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    Courtney Peckosh 5/01/2020 9:57 PM
    A few great vegan ice cream alternatives: talente raspberry sorbe, Dairy Queen star pops, so delicious dairy-free ice cream!

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    Courtney Peckosh 5/01/2020 9:40 PM
    Happy first day of May! I hope everyone had a chance to get outside and enjoy nature:)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Power Down the Computer
    What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

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    Courtney Peckosh 5/01/2020 9:38 PM
    Another super easy change to make is unplugging your appliances when they aren’t in use!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
    What is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?

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    Courtney Peckosh 5/01/2020 9:34 PM
    The main source of water in my area is the Cedar River!