Silvia Vaccarone
10/28/2020 4:13 AM
I slow down and I take the time to talk to people that I meet occasionally
Silvia Vaccarone
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 630 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO18gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1,085minutesspent exercising
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
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UP TO740minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO14pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO52more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Silvia's actions
Health
Exercise Daily
Do at Home
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
Do at Home
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
Do at Home
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.
Energy
Turn It Off
Do at Home
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household
Do at Home
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
Do at Home
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Do at Home
I will spend at least 120 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
Do at Home
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go Get a Check UpHow do you practice self care?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Silvia Vaccarone 10/28/2020 4:11 AMi take a walk in the park during lunch break with a friend once a week -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Fix Leaky FaucetsFixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency in other ways?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn It OffHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Silvia Vaccarone 10/21/2020 1:35 AMhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/dec/21/lifestyle-change-eat-less-meat-climate-change -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my HouseholdAfter you determined your carbon footprint, did you see what different choices you can make in order to reduce it?
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Silvia Vaccarone 10/20/2020 8:20 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric VehicleReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
