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Janet Brown

Going Green

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 358 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    215
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    9.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Janet's actions

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Take Control

I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Dry Clothes Efficiently

I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Heat Pump Water Heater

I will replace my water heater with a heat pump water heater. Action Resource > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

DONATE UNNEEDED ITEMS

I will donate unneeded clothing, books, and household items rather than throwing them away.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

REDUCE WATER USE FOR DISHES

I will only run the dishwasher when it is completely full to use less water and electricity.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

REDUCE WATER FOR CLOTHES

I will wear clothes until they are dirty and only run the washing machine for full loads.

COMPLETED 7
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 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Practice fuel efficient driving

I will maintain a steady highway speed on the highway, accelerate and decelerate gently, not idle my car for more than 2 minutes, and make sure my tires are inflated.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 9 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Janet Brown 5/19/2017 9:29 AM
    Just made an appointment with plumber to upgrade to a more energy efficient water heater:)

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    Janet Brown 5/19/2017 9:25 AM
    Replaced garage lights to LED now.  Husband loves it!

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    Janet Brown 5/18/2017 8:03 AM
    LED lights are certainly an improvement in our living room!  Glad I switched.  We'll be changing out more!

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    Janet Brown 5/15/2017 12:25 PM
    We already have the correct thermostat, but I just programmed it to work!