
Michelle Snow
"Live simply."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 366 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO23milestraveled by foot
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UP TO2.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO470minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO252pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO23milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
Michelle's actions
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Participant Feed
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Michelle Snow 3/23/2021 6:11 AMI have found that I have been more conscious of my actions due to the Campus Eco challenge and I find myself thinking more about how I have an impact on the environment seeing my data add up. -
Michelle Snow 3/03/2021 7:03 AMThis month I'm focusing on reducing waste. I am using reusable bags, straws, mugs, water bottles, and containers.